Trade Marketing Manager - 9-month FTC
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000 - £65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9UL |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4705699_1752052217 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading healthcare organisation with a strong presence in the over-the-counter (OTC) market is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager / POS Manager to join its pharmacy-focused team. Known for its commitment to innovation and consumer well-being, the company offers a collaborative and high-performing environment where marketing and commercial teams work closely to deliver impactful retail activations.
Your new role
In this role, you'll be responsible for leading the planning and execution of in-store and online promotional campaigns across major UK retail partners. You'll manage the full lifecycle of point-of-sale (POS) materials-from strategy and creative development to production, approvals, and performance analysis. Working cross-functionally with account managers, agencies, and internal stakeholders, you'll ensure all activations align with brand objectives and deliver measurable results. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience in OTC trade marketing, including knowledge of industry codes and approval systems
- Proven track record in POS material development, print production, and critical path management
- Experience working with UK retail activation units (e.g., Boots Media Group, Superdrug, etc.)
- Excellent budget management and agency coordination skills
- High attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
- Strong communication and stakeholder influencing abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with data analysis to evaluate campaign performance
What you'll get in return
- A 9-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension or permanent hire
- The opportunity to work on well-known consumer health brands and upcoming product launches
- A flexible hybrid working model
- A collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and execution
- The chance to make a tangible impact on consumer health and retail success
What you need to do now
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