Job Description:

Trade Marketing Specialist (Display & Equipment Specialist) in Mars Wrigley

Primary location: Hungary / Budapest

This role will part of the Central Europe Display & Equipment Team will work closely with local Marketing, Perfect Store, Category and Field Sales teams by delivering support in merchandising and space planning. This role will also contribute to cooperation with merchandising equipment suppliers and co-create local repository of merchandising best practices.

This role is responsible for supporting consistent, high quality of shopper confrontation across business models by implementing Mars Wrigley category expertise in the spirit of Customer Centricity. This role is aimed at identifying and developing of innovative, winning and cost-efficient merchandising solutions for Mars Wrigley brands (Orbit, Airwaves, Snickers, m&m’s, Twix, Bounty, Mars, MilkyWay, eg).

What will be your key responsibilities?

Develop winning and innovative merchandising solutions that will maximize conversion, strengthen MW leading position in the category and superior in-store presence of MW brands;Drive efficient cooperation with merchandising equipment / point of interruption materials suppliers to ensure that the most cost-efficient offers are provided. Co-manage display orders – coordinate proper orders circulation, qualitatively and quantitatively verify ongoing demand, run all orders archive, administer proper documentation, continuously improve the process;Develop agreed range and space recommendations to improve conversion rate for MW brands and achieve mutual sales growth;Assist in the implementation of local category & merchandising research projects;Work with customers to understand their merchandising needs and identify opportunities, regularly visit assigned retail outlets monitoring merchandising activities;Ensure that the database and picture catalogue of available merchandising equipment solutions is regularly updated.Customer trade marketing budget management (projection of needs vs targets, allocation across activities, tracking of ROI)

What are we looking for?

1+ year of professional/internship experience in sales/marketing within an FMCG companyHigher education in business or technical studiesExcellent PC/Excel knowledge, with strong analytical and hands-on technical skills in the measurement and development of in-store POSMsKnowledge of Hungarian retail trade, key customers, and the confectionery marketUnderstanding of retail market research data and its applicationsPrevious experience in merchandising equipment design would be a great assetAbility to complete tasks within deadlinesA proactive approach, especially when finding alternative solutionsCreativity and imaginationExcellent organization and project/time management skillsStrong teamworking skillsAbility to collaborate on projects with colleagues from different departmentsGood oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levelsVery good knowledge of Hungarian and English (written and spoken)

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.Pet friendly office located in the Budapest.Hybrid working: 50/50.Recognition awardsPart of a cluster collaborative team of people who like to share their knowledge.Career development opportunity with a clear annual plan.Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus.We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package incl. life insurance, medical care and Employee Assistance program.Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hoursReferral program.Feeling inspired and supported to realize your full potential: whether its learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring, we provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.