Trade Marketing Executive

House of Spices is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the specialty food and ingredient category for over 50 years. Fast-forward from its start as a homegrown family business, House of Spices has become a middle-market wholesale/manufacturer which includes multiple distribution networks across the country. Although the business has and continues to expand rapidly, the brand is still family-owned and home-based out of the NYC metro area.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our ACARE culture!

Job Description:

HOS Global Foods is seeking a Trade Marketing Executive to support marketing execution, brand activation, in-store visibility, event coordination, market intelligence, budget tracking, and marketing reporting. This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Distribution Center (DC) teams, Finance, Warehouse Operations, external agencies, and vendors to coordinate and execute marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence, improve in-store execution, and support commercial growth.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position will also require regular market visits and travel to support demos, activations, events, and trade shows.

Essential Functions

• In-Store Activations & POSM – 30%

POSM & In-Store Branding

• Coordinate with Sales teams regarding the availability, distribution, and placement of Point-of-Sale Materials (POSM).
• Support the execution of POS initiatives in partnership with Sales teams and Distribution Centers.
• Coordinate window, store, and truck branding requests from initiation through completion.
• Collect branding requirements from Distribution Centers and internal stakeholders.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotations while supporting cost-effective vendor selection.
• Coordinate with internal and external creative teams on artwork, print-ready files, and production requirements.
• Track printing, delivery, and installation timelines to ensure projects are completed as scheduled.
• Prepare completion reports and presentation decks highlighting activation outcomes.

In-Store Demonstrations

• Coordinate with external agencies and internal stakeholders to develop and execute product demonstration plans.
• Coordinate materials, product samples, promotional items, and logistical requirements for demos.
• Support and supervise on-site execution of in-store demonstrations and activations.
• Conduct store visits as necessary to monitor execution and compliance.
• Prepare post-activation reports, including photographs, observations, results, and recommendations.
• Maintain demo and display activity trackers and validate activity against store audits and field visits.
• Track activation-related invoices, claims, and payments and communicate status updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Events & Exhibitions – 30%

Event Coordination

• Coordinate and execute selected community, customer, and brand activation events.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, agencies, and Distribution Centers to ensure successful event execution.
• Support event planning, scheduling, logistics, promotional materials, product availability, and on-site coordination.
• Identify and recommend local and DC-specific event opportunities for HOS Global Foods brands.
• Manage approved events from planning through execution and post-event reporting.
• Prepare post-event reports comparing objectives, execution, results, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain supporting documentation, including photographs, attendance information, expenses, and event outcomes.

Trade Shows & Exhibitions

• Coordinate company participation in trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Manage event logistics, promotional materials, samples, displays, and marketing collateral.
• Coordinate booth setup, branding, signage, and marketing displays.
• Support customer events, product demonstrations, and promotional initiatives.
• Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure deadlines and event requirements are met.
• Marketing Operations, Budget Tracking & Reporting – 30%

Marketing Reporting

• Prepare, maintain, and update marketing trackers and reports, including:
• Window and Truck Branding Tracker
• POSM Tracker
• Shipping and UPS Spend Reports
• Demonstration Activity Reports
• Post-Event and Activation Reports
• Marketing Expense Reports
• Campaign and Initiative ROI Reports
• Consolidate marketing activity data and prepare recurring reports and presentation decks for management.
• Track…