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トレードマーケティングマネージャー/ Trade Marketing Manager

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A multinational pet nutrition company is looking for a Pet & EC Excellence Manager / Trade Marketing Manager. The selected candidate will lead retail environment strategies, trade marketing initiatives, retail category development, and field merchandising programmes to strengthen customer performance and commercial growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of Retail Environment strategies and action plans across Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce, and Breeder channels
  • Build customer strategies and investment plans
  • Execute and monitor 7P strategies and action plans across retail channels
  • Provide training and guidance to support execution of retail strategies
  • Collaborate with Customer Development teams to identify barriers and implement improvements
  • Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to optimise retail performance
  • Lead and support Retail Category Development initiatives
  • Manage key customer programmes, including Field Merchandiser and Nutrition Consultant activities
  • Support joint value creation planning and business reporting for key customers
  • Create in-store marketing materials, including point-of-purchase displays and leaflets
  • Build and monitor store visit plans and implement improvement initiatives based on performance analysis
  • Manage communication with the field merchandising agency to optimise field execution

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of experience in sales, customer development, trade marketing, retail marketing, customer marketing, or similar roles
  • Strong understanding of retail environments, customers, shoppers, and category management
  • Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across functions
  • Strong analytical and financial skills for budget planning, customer planning, and forecasting
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to ambiguous situations
  • Proficiency in Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, MS Office Suite, and Intage SRI
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% for regular store visits and customer meetings
  • Business level English

About the Company:

A globally recognised leader in pet nutrition, dedicated to developing science-based products that support the health and wellbeing of pets. The company partners with retailers and industry professionals to deliver innovative solutions and drive sustainable business growth.

Keywords:

トレードマーケティング, リテールマーケティング, カテゴリーマネジメント, ペット業界, 店頭販促, 営業企画, プロジェクトマネジメント, 顧客開発, フィールドマーチャンダイジング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 3I0F1O

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Marketing

Focus: Marketing Manager

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 3I0F1O-0F13E91E

Date posted: 14 July 2026

Consultant: Samantha Farquharson

Phone number: +81345701642

samantha.farquharson@robertwalters.co.jp

Samantha Farquharson

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