Trade Marketing Specialist

Bernard Nickels & Associates provided pay range

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$31.00/hr — $36.00/hr

Job Title: Trade Marketing Specialist

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)

Job Location: Manhattan, NY (HYBRID role; onsite 3 days per week)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am‑5:00pm EST (40 hours per week)

Compensation: $31.00 to $36.00 per hour

The Trade Marketing Specialist is responsible for our global eyewear client's execution of lens merchandising and platforms marketing plans to improve the consumer journey and internal processes. Besides working closely with his/her manager (the Director of Trade Marketing), this role is responsible for collaborating with sales, brand marketing, global teams and trade marketing peers to ensure flawless execution of marketing initiatives.

• Oversee and monitor lens merchandising and platforms.
• Support Director of Trade Marketing in overseeing and managing trade marketing budget for all relevant activities.
• Support Director of Trade Marketing in communications with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Provide administrative and logistic support for Sales Consultants and Sales Managers regarding lens merchandising and platforms.
• Support other trade marketing projects as necessary.

• High school diploma (or GED/equivalent) required. Bachelor’s degree preferred (in Marketing, Business, or other related field).
• 4+ years of relevant marketing or project management experience.
• Strong project management skills (scheduling, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration).
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Customer‑focused with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and innovation skills.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity and ambiguity.
• Industry experience (eyewear) is desirable but not mandatory.

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Finance, Marketing, and Project Management

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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