Trade / Wholesale Marketing Manager
Hybrid working
Manchester
Very competitive salary
Forward Role are working with a fast paced, progressive, global, luxury streetwear brand to recruit an experienced Trade / Wholesale Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives that strengthen relationships with their wholesale partners and enhance brand presence in the market.
Why you should apply:
- CEO has come from one of the biggest and well-known sports retailers in the world
- Opportunity to work with the likes of Harrods and Selfridges
- Endless progression opportunities – hire underneath and promote within culture
- Onsite gym and access to free daily fitness classes and onsite personal trainers
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute trade marketing strategies to support sales objectives and increase brand visibility across wholesale accounts.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to identify new opportunities within the wholesale sector.
- Plan and implement promotional campaigns, including in-store and point-of-sale materials, to drive product adoption.
- Work closely with creative teams to develop tailored marketing collateral for key trade partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale customers to ensure alignment on marketing activities and business objectives.
- Act as the key liaison between internal teams (marketing, content, and sales) and wholesale partners.
- Track and evaluate the success of trade marketing initiatives, using data insights to measure return on investment (ROI) and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide reports and presentations on campaign performance, customer insights, and sales trends to senior management
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure marketing strategies align with revenue targets and customer acquisition goals.
- Coordinate with the supply chain and product teams to ensure the timely availability of marketing materials and stock for wholesale partners.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in trade, wholesale, or channel marketing, ideally within retail or consumer goods.
- Strong knowledge of wholesale business models and market dynamics.
- Proficiency in marketing tools, CRM platforms, and data analytics.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Strong project management abilities with a proven track record of delivering results.
- A creative thinker with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Previous experience working with distributors, retailers, or trade partners.
- Understanding of digital marketing strategies for B2B audiences.
As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
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