Trade Marketing Manager

Trade Marketing Manager

Hybrid – Nottingham (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Salary - Up to £50,000

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known Nottingham-based retailer and become part of an award-winning marketing team that supports multiple brands. As the business continues to grow and innovate across both consumer and trade channels, this newly created role will play a pivotal part in shaping how trade audiences engage with the portfolio.

As Trade Marketing Manager, you’ll take the lead on delivering impactful campaigns, launches, and trade communications that equip partners with the tools they need to sell effectively. You’ll support a range of trade audiences including independent retailers, designers, installers and distributors – across both commercial and residential channels. The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the Nottingham office.

You’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including generous colleague discounts for you, your family and friends, a healthcare and lifestyle benefits package, a variety of wellbeing initiatives, and a fantastic office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver trade marketing campaigns that support product launches, seasonal promotions, and brand-building initiatives.
• Develop POS materials, brochures, sample books, and trade-facing collateral in collaboration with the in-house studio team.
• Work closely with Sales, Product and Brand teams to understand partner needs and develop tools that drive in-store engagement and sell-through.
• Manage a trade communications calendar and plan integrated campaigns across print, digital, and in-person channels (e.g., trade shows or events).
• Support the development and evolution of online trade platforms or portals to better serve B2B audiences.
• Analyse campaign performance and partner feedback to optimise future campaigns and messaging.

About You

You’ll be a driven and commercially aware marketer with experience managing B2B or channel marketing campaigns. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a marketing role, ideally with a focus on trade, B2B, or channel partner marketing.
• Experience in home improvement, interiors, building products or FMCG would be highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – with an ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, deliver creative assets, and analyse campaign effectiveness.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

If this sounds like your next career step, please apply via the link or contact James Robinson for further details.

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