ppAt bGBfoods /bwe offer culinary solutions in several countries in our bEuropean /bregion, with presence in b8 countries /b, with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, includingb Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, DL, Grand'Italia and Blå Band /b, among others. /p pOur Purposeb "Celebrating local flavours" /b is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture. /p pToday, with a turnover ofb around 1,4 billion euros /b and a team of around b3.600 people /b, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers. /p pWe are now loooking for a bTrade Marketing Manager /bto join our Italianteam. /p h3Mission: /h3 pLead the Trade Marketing strategy and category development, of one of the company’s key growth priorities and most ambitious business challenges. /p pAct as a strategic partner to Sales and Marketing, transforming market, shopper and customer insights into actionable growth plans. /p pLead and develop one direct report, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class category recommendations and commercial execution. /p h3Key Responsibilities: /h3 h3Category Strategy Growth /h3 ul liDefine and execute the Trade Marketing strategy for key categories. /li liDrive the growth agenda, identifying opportunities across distribution, assortment, pricing, promotion and innovation. /li liTranslate market, shopper and customer insights into actionable recommendations and business plans.



/li liMonitor category performance and identify corrective actions to deliver growth targets. /li liPartner closely with the Sales team to develop customer strategies and winning category-selling stories. /li liSupport key negotiations through insight-based recommendations and category expertise. /li liEnsure excellence in the execution of category initiatives across channels and customers. /li liLead the commercial deployment of innovation launches and key strategic projects. /li liDrive portfolio optimization through assortment reviews, SKU prioritization and distribution development. /li liEnsure innovations and commercial initiatives deliver sustainable growth and profitability. /li /ul h3Cross-Functional Leadership /h3 ul liCollaborate with Marketing, Finance, Demand Planning and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and successful execution of category plans. /li liInfluence stakeholders and drive decision-making through a fact-based and business-oriented approach. /li /ul h3Team Management /h3 ul liLead, coach and develop one Category Specialist. /li liFoster a culture of ownership, analytical rigor and continuous improvement.



/li /ul h3What can you expect from us? /h3 pThis is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits! /p h3Requirements: /h3 ul liDegree in Business, Economics, Marketing or related fields /li li7-10 years of experience in FMCG, with a strong background in Trade Marketing. /li liSolid understanding of the Italian FMCG market. /li liPrevious exposure to Sales, Customer Development or Key Account Management is preferred. /li liProven experience in category development and cross-functional leadership. /li liPrevious people management experience is a plus. /li liFluent Italian and English. /li /ul h3Skills Mindset /h3 ul liStrong analytical and commercial acumen. /li liAbility to translate insights into business actions. /li liStrategic thinker with a hands-on approach. /li liStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills. /li liResults-oriented, resilient and comfortable operating in a challenging and fast-paced environment. /li /ul h3What We Look For /h3 pA commercially-minded Trade Marketing professional who combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities. Someone able to lead ambitious growth projects, build effective partnerships with Sales and Marketing, and successfully develop one of our most strategic categories. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Trade Marketing Manager (Milano)
🏢 Gbfoods
📍 Milano