Job Description

We're seeking a

Trade Marketing Manager in FMCG (Personal care, Beauty & Cosmetics OR Food & Beverage sector)

You'll lead trade marketing and purchasing strategies, drive sales and merchandising, and work with suppliers, marketing, and sales teams to execute campaigns and optimize inventory. Ideal for a strategic, data-driven leader.

Join us and play a key role in FMCG. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement trade marketing and purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.

Lead purchasing team

; prepare monthly stock purchase plans with suppliers (Indonesia, China, Japan, Korea). Oversee

inventory management

to maintain optimal stock levels. Use data analytics to forecast sales trends and improve stock accuracy. Conduct market research, analyze competitor activities, and identify category growth opportunities. Plan categories using

planograms

(Nielsen Spaceman) supported by sales data. Identify and develop new sales channels.

Lead merchandising guidelines and POSM

development to ensure retail excellence. Support execution of in-store and channel-specific promotions. Monitor and analyze sales and campaign effectiveness; provide insights to management. Develop training materials for internal and distributor sales staff.

Align marketing and sales strategies

to drive demand and optimize stock ordering. Collaborate with finance, logistics, suppliers, and service providers for smooth operations. Manage trade marketing budgets and ensure effective investment. Identify cost-saving opportunities; negotiate supplier pricing and review performance. Lead, coach, and manage Trade Marketing and Purchasing teams across disciplines.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's/professional degree in Business Management, Administration, or related field.

5+ years trade marketing experience in FMCG (beauty/cosmetics, F&B, Personal Care) ; 3+ years managerial experience.

Proficient in English & Mandarin; other languages advantageous. Skilled in MS Office, Excel, and related tools. Strong interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills. Self-starter, organized, able to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments. Creative with commercial awareness in

beauty, cosmetics, F&B 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 managed trade marketing budgets and optimized investments/costs in procurement? Do you have 5 or more years of trade marketing experience in FMCG (beauty/cosmetics, F&B, or personal care) and at least 3 years in a managerial role? Do you have at least 3-5 years experience in category planning and creating planograms (e.g., Nielsen Spaceman)? Have you led in-store promotions, merchandising guidelines, or POSM deployment?
Work Location: In person