Trade Marketing Expert (Italy)
Position Reports to: Senior Trade & Marketing Manager – Southern Europe
The Trade Marketing Expert is responsible of a brand portfolio for executing brand, trade marketing and category management strategies in the Italian market, with a strong focus on collaboration with the local distributors in Mass market and pharmacy channel.
This role acts as a key interface between Brand Marketing, distributors, and field sales teams, ensuring excellent execution of 4P drivers, activations and in-store visibility to drive sell-out performance.
Act as the primary Marketing partner for the Italian distributors, ensuring strong alignment on priorities, campaigns, and execution
Support and guide distributor sales teams with trade marketing expertise and tools
Co-develop and implement customer and pharmacy activation plans
Ensure excellent execution across the pharma/pharmacy channel and key accounts
Trade Marketing & Activation
Develop and deploy trade marketing plans adapted to the distributor model
Lead in-store activations, POS materials, and visibility initiatives
Coordinate product & brand launches and promotional cycles (canvass) with distributors and sales teams
Deliver compelling sales support materials and presentations
Promotions & Commercial Excellence
Design and manage consumer promotions (bundles, contests, special packs)
Drive promotional pack creation and assortment optimization in collaboration with distributor
Ensure strong ROI and execution quality of all trade initiatives
Market Insights & Performance
Track sell-in / sell-out performance and market data
Conduct store checks, distributor reviews, and competitor analysis




Provide actionable insights to optimize trade strategy and activation plans
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Marketing, eCommerce, Sales, Supply Chain, Business Analyst, Finance, and external agencies
Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistency with EMEA strategy
Manage product coding, POS materials, promotions
Oversee supplier coordination (agencies, POS materials, packaging)
Ensure timely execution and delivery of all trade activities
Experience
~4–6 years in Trade Marketing / Marketing / Sales within FMCG
~ Experience working with distributors or indirect sales models is highly preferred
~ Background in healthcare, beauty, or pharmacy channel is a strong advantage
Strong commercial acumen and customer focus
Excellent execution and project management skills
Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making
Digital curiosity and interest in AI-driven tools and solutions
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
Strong partnership with the Italian distributors and sales teams
Excellence in pharmacy channel execution
Ability to translate strategy into high-impact trade activation
Effective use of data and AI tools to drive performance
Maintaining sustainable workload and collaboration within the team
About the Company




Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.
The LifeStyles family of brands includes the #1 global non-latex condom brand, SKYN®, Owning a large portfolio of trademarks, LifeStyles manufactures and commercialises its products, under its local heroes such as Mates®, LifeStyles®, Manix®, Unimil®, and Blowtex® and Control.
Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs.
LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Thailand, India and Spain, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.
LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, **** , when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.
As of December 1, ****, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners , a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.
We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand-alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.
We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world's "best of the best."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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