Trade Activation Specialist

Hilton Head Island, SC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive on-trade activation planning and execution to grow HEINEKEN's channel presence and loyalty.

  • Own end-to-end on-trade campaigns and activation calendars
  • Must-have: 1–3 years in on-trade/channel marketing or field sales
  • Standout: cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Brand, and agencies

Job Description

Drive on-trade activation planning and execution to grow HEINEKEN's channel presence and loyalty.

  • Own end-to-end on-trade campaigns and activation calendars
  • Execute on‑trade campaigns (It’s Tiger Time, HEINEKEN Afterwork) and activation calendars
  • Deliver seasonal activations (Thingyan, CNY, Thadingyut, Christmas, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • On-Trade Activation Planning & Execution
  • Execute on‑trade campaigns (It’s Tiger Time, HEINEKEN Afterwork) and activation calendars
  • Deliver seasonal activations (Thingyan, CNY, Thadingyut, Christmas, etc.)
  • Lead brand‑led BTL campaigns and promotions
  • Support outlet-owned events with toolkits and POSM
  • POSM & Outlet Experience
  • Manage POSM creation, execution, and budget
  • Develop impactful POS items
  • Menu listings
  • Gamification materials
  • Premium merchandise
  • Manage the outlet experience toolkits
  • Draught & Loyalty Programs
  • Drive advocacy and sales of the draught portfolio
  • Strengthen loyalty programs to increase conversion
  • Ensure quality standards during activations
  • Event Execution & Brand Ambassadors
  • Lead development and co-execution of on-trade customer events
  • Align with Brand Managers and Sales team for Heineken Afterwork & Green Zone programs
  • Manage Brand Ambassadors in Tiger Streets & project zones?"Cross-Functional Collaboration?"Align closely with Sales, Brand Managers, Trade Marketing, and agencies?"Support channel strategy and activation calendar development

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Public Relation, or any related fields
  • Minimum 1 - 3 years of relevant On Trade (include MONT) channel marketing, brand marketing or field sales experience
  • Strong project and budget management skills to drive projects and campaigns E2E
  • strong knowledge of channel dynamics, trends and strategy
  • Self-motivated with a winning mentality and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
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The HEINEKEN Company

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HEINEKEN - the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 500 international, regional, local, and speciality beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management.Through our "Brew a Better World" strategy, sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets.We employ over 85,000 employees and operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Stay informed: https://www.theheinekencompany.com/newsroomPlease enjoy our brands responsibly and only share our posts with those who are of legal drinking age.

Founded in 1900
Amsterdam, North Holland, NLD
43K employees (3,519 in marketing)
87% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
390.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.6%
Direct
39%
Referral
12.8%
Social
10.5%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~42.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,876 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Last Raise
$2.4B
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $2.4B
  • Apr 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1B
  • Jun 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $965.9M

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