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CPG Talent Management

Trade Marketing Manager

CPG Talent Management, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Trade Marketing Manager – U.S. (Retail + Foodservice) Location:

Hybrid, Remote, or Onsite in New Jersey Travel:

Monthly travel to NJ headquarters required if not local Reports to:

CEO, North American Division About the Role A globally recognized premium Italian food company with a newly established U.S. manufacturing presence is hiring a

Trade Marketing Manager

to lead and build its trade marketing strategy across retail and foodservice in the USA. This is a

newly created role —ideal for someone who has grown up in CPG food and beverage, understands how to drive the 3 P’s (pricing, promotions, and placement), and wants to make a direct impact on brand growth in the U.S. market. You’ll report directly to the North American CEO and collaborate closely with a commercial leader who previously spent 20+ years with a major global meat company. You’ll be the link between sales and strategy, working hands-on to shape go-to-market execution and define the company’s positioning in its category. What You’ll Do Develop and own all

trade marketing strategies

for the U.S. market across

retail and foodservice Build the

playbook

for pricing strategy, promotions, retail placement, and shopper activation Analyze syndicated data, market trends, and sales performance to define

category strategy Collaborate with the sales team and national brokers to develop tools and tactics that drive execution Lead and support

new product launches, trade events, and in-store activations Evaluate and report on

KPI performance , promotional ROI, and competitive benchmarks Serve as the connective tissue between

sales, marketing, operations, and HQ teams Partner with HQ and the U.S. commercial team to execute the U.S. growth plan effectively What You Bring 7+ years of experience

in trade marketing, category management, or shopper marketing within

branded CPG food & beverage

(premium meat products preferred) Strong knowledge of both

retail and foodservice —with retail as a key growth focus Expertise in executing the

3 Ps

(pricing, promotion, placement) across diverse channels Skilled in

data sourcing, analysis, and insights

to influence trade decisions Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across national sales teams Proven success in

building or rebuilding trade programs

from the ground up Comfortable reporting to senior executives and influencing at the leadership level Willingness to

travel to NJ monthly

if not based locally Why This Opportunity Report directly to the CEO in a

high-visibility, strategic position Join a premium European brand with a newly built U.S. manufacturing site and

aggressive growth plans Flexible working model:

remote, hybrid, or onsite Be a foundational team member

shaping category leadership

in the U.S. Strong comp, bonus, benefits, and relocation package available Compensation: $120,000 per year

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