Trade Marketing Assistant

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our partner is a leader in delivering high-quality products across categories like fresh bread, baked goods, small goods, and meal solutions. With a proud heritage, a strong national footprint, and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, they continue to lead the way in crafting food that brings out the good for consumers.

You’ll be the go-to for administrative coordination with internal stakeholders, accurate data entry, and issue resolution — helping to drive overall operational excellence.

• Support the National Account Manager with the execution of business plans, trade spend budgeting, promotional strategies, forecasting, and customer engagement.
• Manage and maintain promotional discount submissions and accruals across multiple product categories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate confirmed promotional programs to field teams and ensure seamless execution through up-to-date promotional grids.
• Track and report customer catalogue activity, monitoring both our client’s products and competitors' presence to evaluate promotional performance.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including reporting, pricing and claims coordination, and acting as a backup for team members when needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to company health and safety policies, participating in safety walks, and proactively identifying improvement opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Finance or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in sales, trade marketing, promotions and pricing with a strong understanding of commercial operations and retail dynamics.
• Strong background in FMCG or similar fast-paced, consumer-driven industries is highly desirable.
• Experience managing trade spend and promotional accruals using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage and interpret data accurately.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in processing pricing, promotions, and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across sales, marketing and finance teams.

• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to collaborate and work with global clients and stakeholders.
• Medical benefits.
• Great Paid Leave entitlements.
• Team outings, travel opportunities, company parties/events, and other exciting activities.
• Exposure to an international environment, working with people across Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia.
• Industry and role-related training.
• Ongoing career opportunities.

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