Trade Marketing Manager in McCormick & Company

Position: Trade Marketing Manager Based: Kyiv, Ukraine Trade Marketing Manager responsible for the development of trade marketing activities to achieve growth across all product categories in line with business strategy, realize the brand strategies by creating demand at the wholesaler, retailer and distributor level, align sales team on trade marketing initiatives, lead the interaction between sales and the wider McCormick organizations in areas such as NPD and brand activation.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Create and drive annual promotional plan.Strengthen and drive Promotional and Trade spend effectiveness alongside the Account Management Team as a key responsibility.Increase category performance to achieve in-market executional excellence.Thoroughly understand market conditions and trends to deliver the category strategy across all customers via analysis, strategy and best practices.Build a gap analysis and work with Sales to develop/agree clear, specific plans for corrective actions.Develop and execute in-store activation, point of sales material in time and on budget.Support new product launching and execution including development of sales presentation/ materials and tracking/analyzing in-market implementation. CANDIDATE PROFILE Fluency in English and Ukrainian.Experience in Trade marketing or Promotion management in a similar business.A track record in relationship development to maximize business growth is also essential.Demonstrable commercial acumen.Confident and capable of communicating and operating at all levels.Strong influencing / negotiation expertise.Strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required COMPANY At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better. Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Kamis. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. TO APPLYIf you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a globalflavor leader. Then please apply via our careers center at http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/Career-Center (job req.n° 105689). Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. Show more Show less Position level Assistant Type of employment Full-time Job responsibilities Marketing Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Consumer Services