The Role

We are an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As a Trade Planning Manager, you are an essential conduit between the category management, brand team, field sales team and our suppliers. You are responsible to ensure our promotional programs deliver to our business plans.

Partnering with and reporting through to the Trade Marketing Manager, who is a great mentor, you will look to drive an improved promotional offer, deliver stronger margins and source new and interesting products . Being responsible for the end-to-end execution of the promotional program, you will also develop strong relationships with our suppliers and agency partners. Responsible for One direct report i.e. Trade Planning Executive. 

Principle Accountabilities

• Build and execute trade and promotional plans (helping set and manage the yearly promotional grid).
• Introduce new and interesting products into the promotional program.
• Review our promotional effectiveness and developing strategies to improve future promotions.
• Partner with suppliers and communicating the promotional event strategy.
• Accurately forecast volume requirements, including promotional lines.

Skills and Experience Required

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Understanding of marketing and promotional plans.
• Ability to present to stakeholders at all levels across the business.
• Strong financial acumen to maximise sales and minimise waste.
• Experience in negotiating and able to influence positive business outcomes.
• Strong project management skills to enable smooth promotional management.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including learning opportunities to develop, hybrid/ flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.