Associate Manager, Trade Marketing

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $105K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Storck brand trade marketing and cross‑functional POS execution across North America.

  • Own trade marketing initiatives and POS materials, coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in brand and/or trade marketing strategies and consumer insights.
  • Monitor campaign performance and use data to guide decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead respective brand channel strategies and go-to-market implementation.
  • Lead development and commercialization efforts for all point of sale, including project scope, timelines, status tracking, costing and resources to ensure successful execution.
  • Timely and effective communication of all project related information such as timelines, deadlines, expectations and changes to cross functional teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with German counterparts, internal colleagues and external colleagues including packaging suppliers.
  • Includes All Year-Round support, Drive Periods, Product Launches, Seasons
  • Support development, implementation, execution, and optimization of in-store/online retail marketing strategies and programs for a Storck brand(s).
  • Tactics include but not limited to: coupons, displays, in-store signage, retail media, and events.
  • Support development of investment strategy aligned to brand and customer priorities and overall profitability targets.
  • In consultation with Brand and Category Management, support development and delivery of selling materials, POS displays, and merchandising solutions.
  • Effective execution of all trade/shopper marketing initiatives.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and data analytics platforms.
  • Experience in brand and/or trade marketing strategies and consumer insights.
  • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with complex data sets, identify trends, and develop innovative solutions to drive business growth.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum three (3) + years experience in Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing required
  • FMCG/CPG Industry experience preferred
  • Travel: Approximately 5-10%, which potentially includes international travel.

Preferred

  • FMCG/CPG Industry experience preferred

Benefits

  • 6% employer 401(k) plan contribution
  • Health benefits on day 1 including a 100% employer paid option for medical and dental
  • Hybrid flexible work schedule including reduced Friday hours all year round
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • PTO ranging from 35-45 days based on our Company PTO Policies
  • Paid Sabbaticals ranging from 5-20 days based on tenure
  • supply of delicious candy
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Storck USA, L.P.

At Storck, everything is about one thing only, and at all times: we create joy. Our employees are the basis for what has made Storck special for more than 100 years. We are therefore always looking for people with a wide range of diverse skills who share our passion and will grow with us; people who want to experience the advantages of working for an owner-managed family business. Welcome to Storck!Storck USA, L.P. is a business unit subsidiary of The Storck Group, headquartered in Germany. The Storck Group operates as a world wide business in over 20 countries, including the US and Canada in North America.

Founded in 1977
Chicago, Illinois, USA
56 employees (13 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.1%
Direct
47%
Referral
5.5%
Social
14.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~56

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
13 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.4 years