Trade Marketing Manager

Jersey City, NJ (On-site)

$106K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 21 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize trade marketing for Prepared Cocktails and agave portfolios, translating strategy into sell-ready assets, building programs, and guiding field execution across channels.

  • Own Buy Book, program calendars, and trade docs
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Analytics to drive distribution and shelf impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop channel-specific, fact-based selling stories that drive PODs, distribution, and shelf expansion across Prepared Cocktails and agave portfolios.
  • Translate brand strategies into trade-facing collateral including sell sheets, Buy Book content, retailer presentations, and digital trade tools.
  • Support annual, seasonal, and customer-specific planning cycles in partnership with Trade Channel Marketing, Commercial Planning, and Sales.
  • Serve as a commercial expert in Prepared Cocktails, with deep understanding of RTD consumer behavior, occasions, pricing dynamics, and competitive pressures.
  • Apply RTD commercial best practices to elevate execution across agave brands, ensuring continued momentum and relevance at retail.
  • Build trade programs that reinforce taste, quality credentials, and brand differentiation for both categories.
  • Provide category leadership and guidance to Sales teams to support effective sell-in and execution.
  • Lead development of POS and merchandising solutions including tray packs, dump bins, cooler tape, shelf violators, suction devices, wing displays, counter units, cold-box and on-premise tools.
  • Partner closely with Sales in key DMAs to drive shelf placement, display execution, merchandising compliance, and retailer alignment.
  • Support national and regional display programs, seasonal activations, and retailer-specific initiatives designed to win in high-velocity environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required; MBA a plus.
  • 6+ years of experience in Trade Marketing, Commercial Activation, Shopper Marketing, Commercial Planning, or Division Marketing.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Prepared Cocktails / RTD commercially; candidates from beer organizations are welcome provided their experience is RTD-focused vs. beer-first.
  • Experience with agave, spirits, RTD/RTS, FMBs, or other fast-moving beverage categories preferred.
  • Proven success driving distribution, displays, and retail visibility through trade programming.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and syndicated data tools.

Benefits

  • annual bonus
  • 401K match
  • medical and wellness benefits

Proximo Spirits

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Proximo is a leading producer, distributor, importer and marketer of premium spirits in the United States. Formed in 2007 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, Proximo’s portfolio includes many premium brands such as Jose Cuervo® Tequila, 1800® Tequila, Three Olives® Vodka, Bushmills® Irish Whiskey, The Kraken® Black Spiced Rum, Pendleton® Whisky, Maestro Dobel® Tequila, Gran Centenario® Tequila, Ron Matusalem® Rum, Boodles® British Gin, Hangar 1® Vodka, Creyente® Mezcal, Old Camp® Whiskey, Stranahan’s® Colorado Whiskey and TINCUP® American Whiskey. ©2024 Proximo, Jersey City, NJ. Please drink responsibly.

Founded in 2007
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
763 employees (125 in marketing)
51% recommend to a friend
72% CEO approval

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$106K/yr – $140K/yr

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