Trade Marketing Coordinator (Branded Business)

Woodland, CA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

The role focuses on developing trade marketing strategies with Food Chain Manager(s) and coordinating external partners. It covers asset creation, in-market execution with retailers, digital communications, events, and performance reporting. Candidates should have at least two years of trade marketing experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with Food Chain Manager(s) to develop effective trade marketing strategies and tactical plans aligned with branded business objectives.
  • Brief external agencies and partners to deliver whole or partial elements of trade marketing tactics, ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Manage the creation of artwork and marketing assets, including coordination of reviews, revisions, and submission for internal and external approvals.
  • Liaise with retailer and foodservice teams to ensure trade marketing plans are executed efficiently and effectively in market.
  • Manage owned digital trade communications across relevant platforms (including LinkedIn, Bimi US website, Meta, and other channels) to support trade initiatives.
  • Manage all trade communications, ensuring consistency of messaging, branding, and timing across channels.
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage trade shows, including logistics, collateral, booth assets, agency support, and post-event follow-up.
  • Attend and support key retailer and foodservice meetings, trade shows, and activations as required.
  • Maintain regular communication with licensees to support trade initiatives, alignment, and execution.
  • Manage packaging design projects, coordinating timelines, artwork development, approvals, and supplier handoffs.

Requirements

  • Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with agencies, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams.
  • Understanding of trade marketing, retail, and foodservice marketing, and branded business principles.
  • Ability to analyze performance data and market insights to inform decision-making.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multi-cultural environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in trade marketing, marketing coordination, sales and marketing, or a related field.

Preferred

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience in agriculture, produce, CPG, seed, or a related industry is desirable.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)
  • 401(k) Program + Company Match
  • Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k)
  • Holiday Bonus
  • Performance Incentive Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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Sakata Seed America was established in 1977 as a research, production, and sales division of Sakata Seed Corporation. Our mission is to build a growing, prosperous business that contributes sustainably to the betterment of life and culture.

Founded in 1977
Woodland, California, USA

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