Trade Marketing Manager (Display & Equipment) (f/m/x)

at MARS

 Location: Warsaw

*Hybrid working*

** This is a maternity cover role for 18–24 months, with the possibility of extension . This position is an individual contributor role with no team management responsibilities **

The main goal of this Trade Marketing Manager (Display & Equipment) is to drive execution of permanent display in the local market, including developing local ‘last mile’ tailoring to menu card/catalog items within agreed thresholds. Drive simplicity and cost reduction.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Improve and unify ways of working across the Central Europe cluster.

• Own and manage the MW local budget for permanent display, including document flow process according to P2P process (PR/PO creation, invoices, etc.), adapting to market specifics.

• Set thresholds for permanent displays and ensure compliance.

• Provide plan visibility and status on budgeted projects to S&OP cycle when requested.

• Work with the commercial team to establish efficient and effective procurement solutions.

• Own the menu card/catalog for permanent display in the local market, cataloguing solutions across the cluster and scaling best practices.

• Ensure the database and picture catalogue of available merchandising equipment solutions is regularly updated; deploy standardized solutions where possible.

• Scale new display ideas into the menu card/catalog, working with cluster D&E team.

• Develop winning and innovative merchandising tailored solutions to maximize conversion and strengthen MW leading position in the category and in-store presence.

• Produce displays and send them to markets consistent with refurbishment program.

• Provide local input on the refurbishment program over the next two years.

• Invest the display budget per customer as necessary (SCM agenda and strategy).

• Develop new display ideas to meet customer/portfolio needs and achieve mutual sales growth.

• Co-manage display orders – coordinate proper orders circulation, verify ongoing demand, run all orders, administer proper documentation, and continuously improve the process.

• Ensure tools & equipment are available for local in-market execution.

• Work with customers to understand their merchandising needs and identify opportunities, regularly visit assigned retail outlets, monitor competitor activities.

• Manage stock and deliveries on display items in the central warehouse and communication with Sales, in partnership with Activation Executive where relevant.

• Provide technical support to customers during business reviews when requested.

• Prepare yearly PICOS display solutions to support Perfect Store KPIs.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years of professional experience gained in sales/trade marketing function in an FMCG company.

• Excellent PC (MS Office, etc.) and manual skills (including fluency in space planning software).

• Knowledge of Polish retail trade, key customers, and confectionery market.

• Previous experience in merchandising equipment design would be a great asset.

• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface with people at all levels of organization.

• Creativity and imagination.

• Excellent organization and project/time management skills.

• Great teamwork skills.

• Strong command of English and the local language, with a solid understanding of retail market research data and its applications.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Contract of employment.

• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.

• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars.

• Extra savings scheme to support you in long perspective.

• Support in career building through personalized development plan.

Apply now and upload you profile in English.

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