Trade Marketing Specialist

Trade Marketing Specialist (1099 Contractor)

Employment Type: Contract (1099)

About the Opportunity
An emerging consumer packaged goods brand is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Trade Marketing Specialist to support national growth initiatives across retail and foodservice channels.

This role will work closely with distributors, brokers, retailers, vendors, and internal teams to drive retail execution, trade marketing programs, product launches, activations, events, and key commercial initiatives. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, hands‑on, and thrives in a fast‑paced growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage retail execution across distributors, brokers, and retail partners

Coordinate product launches, listings, authorizations, and promotional programs

Build and manage trade promotion calendars, discounts, billbacks, and trade spend initiatives

Serve as a key liaison between distributors, brokers, retailers, and internal teams

Coordinate sample requests, sales materials, launches, and retailer communications

Support demos, activations, merchandising initiatives, trade shows, and industry events

Track velocity, sell-through, distribution performance, and execution gaps

Maintain reporting dashboards and provide performance insights to leadership

Support recruiting efforts, vendor management, and special projects as needed

Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support company growth

Qualifications

2–4 years of experience in trade marketing, customer marketing, retail marketing, CPG, sales operations, or a related field

Experience working with distributors, brokers, retailers, or consumer brands

Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills

Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Experience leveraging AI tools and technology to improve productivity is a plus

Key Success Metrics

SKU velocity and sell-through growth

Distribution expansion and retail execution accuracy

Trade promotion ROI and promotional effectiveness

On-shelf availability and reduction of out-of-stocks

Successful execution of launches, activations, and events

Timely completion of retailer, distributor, and vendor requests

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing consumer brand while working directly alongside company leadership.

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