Mars

Trade Marketing Lead – Central East Europe

Mars
Posted 10/21/2026contractWarsaw • PolandSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trade marketing strategy and execution, with a focus on driving business growth through effective planning, analysis, and collaboration. Proficient in managing teams and budgets while delivering impactful marketing assets and solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Trade Marketing StrategyPeople ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCustomer Orientation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and develop Pet Specialty Retailing trade marketing activities across in-store, online, and event channels in the Central East Europe cluster
  • Drive strategic planning and implementation of trade marketing initiatives to support business growth and strengthen recommendations
  • Measure and analyse trade marketing plans and activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Drive category recommendation and growth through Joint Business Planning with customers and partners
  • Provide distinctive trade marketing assets and solutions to Sales representatives based on competitor analysis, market trends, and portfolio priorities
  • Lead and coordinate agencies, suppliers, cross-functional teams, and the global content factory
  • Manage trade marketing budgets and planning processes
  • Own Royal Canin participation and brand image at major activations and events
  • Support implementation of smaller events managed by team members
  • Lead, develop, and engage the Cluster Trade Marketing team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong people management and leadership skills
  • Customer orientation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to adapt communication to different audiences
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Ability to engage customers, collaborate effectively as a team player, and lead projects
  • Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken
  • Additional languages considered an asset
  • Ability to work on an 18-month fixed-term contract

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical care
  • Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars
  • MultiSport card
  • Subsidized meals
  • Monthly allotment of food for your dog or cat
  • Extra savings scheme
  • Personalized development plan and career-building support
  • Discounts on Mars products
  • Volunteering initiatives during working hours
  • Hybrid working

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Hard Skills
Trade MarketingJoint Business PlanningBudget ManagementMarket AnalysisEvent Coordination
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityPrioritization Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Acrobat
Industry Keywords
Pet Specialty RetailingCentral East EuropeBrand ImageCompetitor AnalysisCross-Functional Teams