Trade Marketing Specialist at Kelly

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists with our client based in Johannesburg, who is seeking a Trade Marketing Specialist. The ideal incumbent should have 1 – 2 years Trade Marketing experience, coupled with a Tertiary diploma/degree.

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Proven success in working with Internal Stakeholders in relation to tracking sales, presentations, Point-of-Sale requests and supporting channel strategies
•  Optimize cross-functional support needs with the organization, ensuring effective communication to all. Assist in monitoring and tracking promotions, pricing and in store activities. Working with Trade Marketing Managers on various projects
• Maintain accurate record system of activities under area of responsibility, considering legislative requirements & company record keeping requirements.
• Work with Trade Marketing & Key Account Managers to future develop trade tools for Sales staff
• Clear understanding of the role & functions of the department and the applicable policies, practices & systems.
•  KA support, SIT stock reports and allocation suggestions send to Sales managers
• Drafting commercial propositions and category arguments
• Analyzing and gathering data of market intelligence and ensuring strategic recommendations to the business
•  Management of sales reporting systems 
• Third-parties management within scope of responsibilities (POSM production, instore execution etc.), other agencies for all TM activities
• Be in charge of new projects elaboration and take lead on follow-up where required

Desired Experience & Qualification

• The ideal incumbent should have 1 – 2 years Trade Marketing experience
• Tertiary diploma/degree.
• Proven success in working with Internal Stakeholders in relation to tracking sales, presentations, Point-of-Sale requests and supporting channel strategies