Trade Marketing Manager

We are looking for a hardworking and skilled Trade Marketeer based in our Slough UK & Ireland (UKI) Head Office to join on a 12-month fixed term contract with a proposed start date of Monday 29th June. This purpose of the role will be to lead and support the delivery of retail marketing strategies and campaigns, in a robust commercial business unit with a wonderful brand. Bring your energy, ability to learn and proactive approach where you leave no stone unturned to anticipate change in a fast-paced commercial environment.
We will encourage you to succeed and personally develop in a function committed to supporting business growth and to put outstanding toys into the hands of happy children., Proactively & independently lead the strategic plans and initiatives within UK/I Trade Marketing for key campaigns
Management of a £2m+ budget, driving the most effective spend across campaigns, themes and, customers to achieve key marketing objectives whilst ensuring strong ROI
Set the strategic trade marketing direction and planning for a specific channel (Grocery) to achieve maximum brand and commercial impact
Coach and informally lead an Assistant Trade Marketing Manager and intern to ensure successful execution with excellence
Drive, develop and implement, then evaluate all retail media plans and executions for the channel
Bring fresh insights that identify innovations within channel
Play your part in our team succeeding!
The team's purpose is to drive sales performance through the best possible brand experience in retail, engaging and inspiring our shoppers and consumers. To do this, the role will involve pulling 'through the line' brand and themed campaigns, crafting impactful, engaging and conversion driving retail executions.

In-depth Trade Marketing experience in consumer goods focused, supplier side company
Deep understanding of omnichannel Trade Marketing that is key performance indicator aligned to overall marketing and business objectives
A demonstrable record of design and roll out of innovative Trade Marketing projects
Strong (informal) leadership and coaching methods that can drive the development of other more junior colleagues
Strong strategic, end to end thinking to translate regional strategy into engaging and impactful local priorities
A strong collaborator who builds sustainable relationships through engagement and trust across functions and hierarchies steering a wide range of partners contributing across team settings
A drive for results that champions effectiveness and data centricity, bravery to test hypothesis with a test and learn approach
Detailed analytical and budget responsibility demonstrating robust evaluation skills turning findings into commercially viable actions
Proficiency in English both written and spoken.

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Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity, and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued, and they belong.
The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."
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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What's in it for you?
Here is what you can expect:
Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
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In return for all your hard work we offer a flexible way of working, a competitive salary and benefits package with a strong bonus potential.