Trade Marketing Manager | FMCG

Hong Kong Permanent View Job Description
This role is ideal for a commercially minded trade marketing professional who enjoys being close to the market and executing plans on the ground.
  • Exposure to high-volume retail and key account channels.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading FMCG company with a strong portfolio of well-known food and beverage brands across Asia. As part of its continued growth in Hong Kong and Macau, the company is seeking a hands-on Trade Marketing Manager to drive in-store execution, promotional effectiveness, merchandising excellence, and channel activation initiatives.

Job Description

Trade Marketing Execution

  • Execute annual trade marketing plans and channel activation programs across Hong Kong and Macau.
  • Coordinate promotional activities, product launches, seasonal campaigns, and in-store initiatives.
  • Ensure timely deployment of POS materials, displays, and promotional assets across all channels.
  • Monitor trade activities and ensure execution complies with brand guidelines.

Retail & Channel Activation

  • Support key account and sales teams in delivering channel-specific marketing initiatives.
  • Coordinate with retail customers on promotional calendars and display opportunities.
  • Drive visibility and availability of products at point-of-sale.
  • Ensure strong execution of secondary displays, feature areas, shelf placement, and merchandising standards.

Sales Support

  • Develop sales support materials including:
    • Promotion mechanics
    • Trade communication materials
    • Sales presentations
    • Product launch materials
  • Work closely with field sales teams to identify execution opportunities and resolve operational challenges.

Merchandising & POSM Management

  • Manage POSM forecasting, ordering, inventory control, and distribution.
  • Coordinate production and delivery timelines with suppliers and agencies.
  • Conduct regular market visits to assess store execution and promotional compliance.
  • Track competitor activities and trade initiatives in the marketplace.

Promotional & Performance Analysis

  • Monitor promotional effectiveness and trade marketing ROI.
  • Compile post-promotion analysis and sales performance reports.
  • Provide recommendations to improve execution efficiency and trade investment effectiveness.
  • Support monthly and quarterly business reviews.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Liaise with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and external agencies to ensure smooth execution of trade programs.
  • Coordinate product launch timelines and promotional implementation.
  • Support ad-hoc projects and business initiatives as required.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Trade Marketing Manager should have:

  • Degree holder in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Trade Marketing in the FMCG industry
  • Experience within FMCG, beverages, food, dairy, snacks, consumer goods or related industries is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Modern Trade
    • General Trade
    • Convenience Store channels
    • Key Account execution
  • Hands-on experience executing promotions and retail activation programs.
  • Strong coordination and project management skills.
  • Comfortable conducting regular store visits and working closely with sales teams.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Fluent in Cantonese and English; Mandarin is an advantage.



What's on Offer

If you are ready to take on this exciting role in the FMCG industry, consider applying today.

Contact
Polly Leong
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7097018
Phone number
+85225306131

Job summary

Function
Marketing
Specialisation
Trade Marketing
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Polly Leong
Consultant phone
+85225306131
Job Reference
JN-092026-7097018

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