Trade Marketing Manager

Description

This is a hybrid Trade Marketing Manager role for a global luxury skincare brand, overseeing trade marketing activity across the UK and France. The role focuses on executing the global strategy locally through promotional planning, retail activation's, content creation, and cross–functional collaboration with strong emphasis on organisation, prioritisation, and communication.

Client Details

The client is a prestigious luxury skincare group with a European HQ, known for its heritage, high–performance formulas, and presence in premium retail spaces across the globe. They manage a portfolio of three refined brands and operate with a boutique, detail–driven approach, blending tradition with innovation in the beauty industry.

Description

Localise and implement the global trade marketing strategy across the UK and France

Plan, execute, and monitor promotional campaigns, retail activation's, and in–store experiences

Develop and adapt marketing materials (digital and print) in line with brand guidelines

Ensure B2B partners have up–to–date, brand–aligned content for digital and in–store use

Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to support product launches and sell–in tools

Organise and coordinate events such as masterclasses and animations in retail environments

Manage agency relationships, freelance creatives, and production partners

Track budgets and allocate spend according to launch cycles and key market needs

Translate and adapt marketing content from French to English when required

Lead and support one intern while working closely with a wider pan–European marketing team

Profile

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of trade marketing experience within the luxury skincare or cosmetics industry, with a strong grasp of both strategic implementation and day–to–day activation. They are highly organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast–paced, detail–driven environment.

Fluency in English is essential, and French proficiency is highly desirable. They should be a clear communicator, comfortable navigating high volumes of communication and collaborating across international teams. A self–starter with a positive attitude, they'll be confident presenting ideas, managing timelines, and supporting the brand's premium image across all touch points.

Job Offer

A competitive salary of 65,000

Hybrid working based in London with occasional travel to European HQ

Opportunity to work with a portfolio of prestigious luxury skincare brands

Autonomy and ownership over two key European markets (UK and France)

A supportive, collaborative pan–European marketing team

Product allowance and exclusive employee discounts

Hands–on experience in a dynamic, fast–growing global business with strong heritage

Clear on boarding process with training and exposure to senior stakeholders

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