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Anheuser-Busch

Manager, Trade Marketing

Anheuser-Busch, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Position Manager, Trade Marketing

– Anheuser‑Busch

Salary $104,800 - $124,450, bonus eligible

Location Marysville, OH

Company Anheuser‑Busch, portfolio includes Michelob ULTRA, Cutwater Spirits, Budweiser, Kona Brewing Co., Stella Artois, Bud Light and over 100 brands.

Role Summary Trade Marketing Manager is the key liaison across wholesalers, retailers, and partners, bringing the brand portfolio to life through events, venues, and retail activations. Requires strong organization, communication, and creativity, and may involve after‑hours and weekend work.

Job Responsibilities

Develop plans and tailored playbooks for all channels, local properties and events

Mobilize brand planning

Lead sampling execution

Execute event and venue activations across territory

Manage ticketing

Plan and execute resort/destination activations where applicable

Collaborate with Experiential Team on professional or Tier 1 sponsorships

Negotiate local event sponsorships and manage territory‑specific budget (rights fees and activation funds)

Ensure mobile asset requests are complete and aligned with brands/events

Support venue CAPEX execution with CSO direction and On‑Premise visibility

Work closely with wholesalers on activation budgets and execution clarity

Support execution of on‑premise plans

Serve as BET Team Captain where applicable

Implement brand programming in off‑premise channel to drive volume and share growth

Manage ROI for channel programs

Communicate results and priorities weekly or monthly

Coach and mentor Trade Activation Managers and wholesaler sales teams

Direct channel‑specific pilots and optimize key levers

Cascade annual/trimester channel blueprint (initiatives and programs)

Track KPI’s – channel volume, share, program execution, distribution

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s Degree – highly preferred

5‑7 years of sales and/or marketing experience

In‑depth knowledge of regional marketing and sales organization

Strong internal and external communication skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and internal system tools

In‑depth knowledge of the on‑premise channel

Preferred:

MBA or advanced degree

Willingness to relocate for future opportunities

Knowledge of the beer/alcohol industry

Benefits

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, tax‑advantaged savings and spending accounts

Life insurance and disability income protection

Generous parental leave and FMLA policies

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Fast‑paced environment among owners

Free beer

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