Job Description

We're hiring a

Trade Marketing Manager

to blend strategy, creativity, and commercial drive in the

fast-moving world of beauty and personal care.

Lead trade marketing and purchasing plans

that connect brands with consumers, drive sales, and deliver merchandising excellence.

Collaborate with regional suppliers, marketing, and sales teams to shape campaigns, optimize inventory, and uncover new growth opportunities.

If you're a strategic thinker with leadership skills and a passion for data, market trends, and in-store execution -- this is your chance to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement

trade marketing and purchasing strategies

aligned with company goals.

Lead and manage the purchasing team

in preparing monthly stock plans with suppliers in

Indonesia, China, Japan, and Korea

. Oversee

inventory management

, ensuring timely orders and optimal stock levels. Use

data analytics

to forecast sales trends and improve stock planning accuracy. Conduct

market and category analysis

to identify trends, distribution gaps, and growth opportunities. Manage

planograms (Nielsen Spaceman)

and category planning based on sales and category data. Develop and execute

merchandising guidelines and POSMs

to enhance retail visibility and brand alignment. Support

in-store promotions and campaigns

, ensuring effective execution across channels.

Monitor and analyze sales data

and trade campaign results to identify improvement areas. Provide

training materials and sessions

for internal and distributor sales teams. Act as a

bridge between marketing and sales

, aligning stock and trade initiatives with brand campaigns. Collaborate with

finance, logistics, suppliers, and service providers

for smooth operations. Manage

trade marketing budgets

and ensure effective use of investments. Identify

cost-saving opportunities

and negotiate competitive supplier pricing.

Lead, coach, and develop

the Trade Marketing and Purchasing teams to achieve business objectives

Key Requirements

Bachelor's/Professional Degree preferably within the area of Business Management, Administration, or related. Minimum of

5 years of Trade Marketing experience in beauty and cosmetics FMCG companies, with at least 3 years at managerial level.

Required languages: English & Bahasa Malaysia. Knowledge of other languages is advantageous. Proficiency in computer skills, MS Office, Excel, etc. A team player with a pleasant personality and strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with internal and external parties. Ability to thrive in a team environment while also having the ability to work independently. Self-starter, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a challenging and fast-paced working environment. Creativity and commercial awareness, especially in the beauty, cosmetics, and personal care industries. This opportunity is available to individuals authorized to work in Malaysia
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM100,000.00 - RM120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Have you developed and implemented trade marketing strategies for multiple retail channels? Do you have experience working with regional suppliers (Japan, Korea, China, Indonesia) and managing inventory or stock forecasts to prevent shortages or overstock? Have you managed a trade marketing budget or evaluated campaign ROI? Do you have at least 5 years of trade marketing experience, including 3 years in a managerial role?
Work Location: In person