Trade Marketing Manager – Multi‑Brand Retail

Location:

Zurich, Switzerland

Function:
Trade Marketing / Retail Activation

Seniority:
Minimum 3 years’ experience

We are looking for a hands‑on, highly operational Trade Marketing Manager to join a young, dynamic, and international team.

In this role, you will spend a significant amount of time visiting retail stores across the region to ensure:

• Brand visibility and merchandising standards
• Consistent implementation of marketing campaigns
• Strong alignment between sales and marketing activities

This position is ideal for someone who is extroverted, proactive, and comfortable negotiating with retail partners and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure flawless in‑store execution of trade marketing plans across multiple brands
• Act as the key liaison between Sales, Marketing, and retail partners
• Monitor product visibility, POS materials, and campaign compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve performance at the point of sale
• Build strong relationships with store managers and external contacts
• Provide feedback from the field to internal teams
• Support the activation calendar and coordinate operational logistics

• Minimum 3 years of experience in trade marketing, category management, shopper marketing, or similar roles
• Experience in FMCG or a comparable fast‑moving retail environment
• Hands‑on mentality with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable with frequent travel to retail locations
  
  Language requirements:
  German native, English fluent, French is a strong asset that will be considered an advantage.
• Energetic, people‑oriented, and able to collaborate across functions

• A dynamic, international working environment
• A young, collaborative team driven by passion and execution excellence
• The opportunity to shape brand presence directly at the point of sale
• A culture that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement