Trade & Channel Marketing Coordinator

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage trade & channel marketing initiatives and events, while quietly handling supporting logistics, vendor coordination, and post-event reporting.

  • Must-have: 1-2 years in a communication agency, trade marketing, or events marketing.
  • Must-have: Strong knowledge of 360° channels and budget tracking.
  • Standout: Responsibility for end-to-end programs and main vendor contact across multiple projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Trade & Channel Marketing Projects Support - Provide support to the Trade & Channel marketing team on projects such as: Restaurant week promotions, Retail & In-Store promotions, Walk-around tasting events (ex. Viniportugal Annual tastings), Trade conferences and educational seminars (ex TEXSOM, Viniportugal), Chef & Wine professional association partnerships, and Culinary training events - Provide logistical and on-site event support - Assist with supplier research and coordination such as photographers, videographers, printers, designers, rental companies, Audiovisual suppliers, etc.
  • Design simple branded materials/signage using Canva
  • Track and manage products, shipping, and warehousing
  • Contribute to client-facing deliverables such as recap decks and progress reports
  • Manage budget, track invoices
  • Trade & Channel Marketing Projects Ownership - Own the full cycle of a select number of trade & channel marketing programs ensuring
  • Adherence to all agency processes and policies
  • An organized and proactive approach
  • Clear budget management
  • Creative problem solving with proper escalation

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in communication agency, trade marketing, or events marketing.
  • Strong knowledge of strategy and marketing to support clients in their strategic thinking.
  • Solid understanding of 360° communication channels (traditional and digital PR, events and activations, channel and Trade marketing).
  • Good knowledge of the US market and ability to stay attuned to changes and trends in the communications industry.
  • Negotiation skills (vendors and clients).
  • Strong anticipation, planning, and organizational skills in managing multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Business development mindset.
  • Budget optimization capabilities.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to build and nurture a professional network and maintain ongoing external relationships.

Preferred

  • Creativity
  • Proactive mindset
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical and synthesis skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Relationship-oriented
  • Enthusiasm and energy

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility if the agency meets its expectations
  • 401k contribution no matter what you elect to contribute yourself: 5% of your gross annual salary. There is no vesting period, but a 6-month employment eligibility period before it kicks in.
  • Healthcare covered at 95% with United Healthcare Oxford. This includes vision and dental.
  • PTO: 15 days, national holidays, 3 personal and 5 sick days
  • In addition to the 8 legal holidays in the USA, Hopscotch USA offers its employees 7 additional paid days during which the agency is closed, including a full week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Summer hours: Summer hours (half days on Fridays) are in effect starting from July 1st, and ending the Friday before Labor Day, the first Monday of September
  • Hybrid working model (we currently have 3 mandatory in-office days, including 2 fixed on Wednesday and Thursday and one at your own choice)
  • The agency offers a Work from Anywhere Week to the whole agency each year, either the week before the Christmas closure or the first week after the New Year when the office reopens.
  • Company card (Ramp) provided for professional purchases accompanied by receipt + reimbursement of professional expenses incurred on personal funds upon approval and presentation of receipts.
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HOPSCOTCH North America - USA

HOPSCOTCH NORTH AMERICA USA is part of a worldwide marketing and advertising powerhouse. We specialize in food, beverage, and lifestyle, with clients ranging from Wines of Bordeaux to Avocados from Mexico.

New York, New York, USA
29 employees (10 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.8%
Direct
47%
Referral
9.7%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~29

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (31% of company)