Trade Marketing Manager

Trade Marketing Manager The Trade Marketing Manager is a vital member of our Trade Marketing team within the wider Commercial Own Brand group, responsible for implementing the TM strategy and securing supplier investment that drives performance across our retail, coffee shops and pubs and bars. You will keep abreast of market dynamics, understand consumer behaviour and build close working relationships with our key supplier partners, as well as possessing the hunger and drive to seek out and negotiate new investment. Main Duties

• Collaborate with the teams of each sales channel to develop Trade Marketing (TM) strategies that align with business objectives
• Nurture and maintain strong relationships with key trade partners, working with them to showcase SSP network, understand Brand Plans, create shared objectives and develop marketing initiatives
• Create Activation Plans, co-ordinate the creation of marketing POS materials and allocations and create unit SharePoint posts for own Supplier campaigns
• Analyse sales data, market trends and keep up to date on competitor activities
• Work closely with each business channel team to implement the Annual Trade Marketing Plan
• Work closely with Purchasing to align on supplier negotiation
• Work closely with Finance to ensure all activity is invoiced in a timely manner
• Track and forecast annual TM income for Suppliers within remit
• Input into annual TM budget development proposal
• Support organisation of annual Supplier Conference to share SSP trading strategy, relationship build and grow TM investment into SSP from our suppliers
• Support and stand-in for Senior Trade Marketing Manager
  
  Proven experience in a similar Trade Marketing role including strategy and budget development
• Advanced supplier relationship building and development skills
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Strong all round business acumen and understanding of sales drivers
• Ability to spot opportunities and turn them into profitable activities
• Ability to project manage multiple workstreams and priorities to ensure delivery of the strategy
• Ability to drive decision-making through fact based analysis
• Experience of drawing out business insights from analysis and presenting findings and recommendations persuasively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Good understanding of the operational reality in units e.g. environment, service, labour, waste, equipment, space and layout, ease of execution
• Team leading, coaching and development experience
Desirable skills / personal attributes
• Buying/Commercial plus Marketing experience
• Innovative and bold - able to find new ways of doing things, challenge the status quo, take an entrepreneurial approach (measured risk, high reward)
• Ability to build and work to a solid plan to achieve targets but not afraid to adapt to changes to take advantage of opportunities and quick wins as they arise
• Working collaboratively and at pace
• Exceptional attention to detail
  
  SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives., We Are Food Travel Experts
SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations, operating restaurants, bars, cafés, food courts, lounges and convenience stores in airports, train stations, motorway service stations and other leisure locations. We are present in nearly 40 countries around the world, and we run more than 550 international, national and local owned and franchised brands across approximately 2,600 units. Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. From providing rewarding and fulfilling career journeys for our 37,000 colleagues worldwide to providing great experiences for our customers as they travel, this ethos drives the culture of SSP. Be you. That's how we like it. Great food and drink are diverse by nature. Our food is authentic, creates great experiences and brings people together. The same goes for our DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) strategy at SSP. By empowering our colleagues and celebrating our differences, we create great experiences for our people and help them thrive as one global team. Bring your appetite for opportunity! Learning is a constant adventure, and we're passionate about supporting all of our colleagues in their development. From accredited apprenticeships to senior management training, we have a range of pathways and programmes dedicated to your growth. And with our online academy full of resources, you can learn your way. Benefits of joining SSP: At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits

Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK. Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance Free Meal and Parking while on shifts Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 helpline to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of colleague networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women's Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more. Activities: Barista Competition, Millie's Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more