Trade Marketing Assistant

Adecco Creative and Marketing has partnered with a global beauty brand to hire a Trade Marketing Coordinator.

Duration: Until 18 Sept. 2026

Pay: $25-$30/hr

Hybrid model: 3 days onsite

Location: Hudson Yards

Job Summary:

The Coordinator, Trade Marketing plays a vital role in supporting the execution of trade marketing strategies and initiatives to drive sales and brand visibility within retail environments. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, visual merchandising, and external vendors, to ensure seamless implementation of retail programs and activations. The Coordinator will be the primary point of contact for specific retailer programs, overseeing all aspects from kickoff to performance tracking, with a strong focus on visual merchandising, in-store promotions, and custom shop needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage detailed project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery for key workstreams.

• Instore Presence Optimization:

o Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of Retailer Counterpro, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and timelines.

o Conduct regular status meetings and communicate progress updates to stakeholders.

• Visual Merchandising and POS Activations:

o Manage the development and implementation of visually appealing and impactful in-store displays, including product selection, factice management, and staging.

o Oversee SHOP order processing for display materials and fixtures.

o Coordinate the ordering of DMI-produced store fixtures and factices for visual weeks, ensuring timely delivery and installation.

o Track and analyze the performance of visual merchandising and POS activations, providing data-driven insights to optimize future campaigns.

o Manage in-store video updates, including briefing external agency, placing purchase orders, and overseeing installation.

• Merchandising Execution:

o Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure accurate and up-to-date copy in artwork management platform (ESKO) for all merchandising materials.

o Create pre-pack codes for both backwall (BW) and full-line (FLU) merchandising, accurately reflecting quantities based on the merchandising directory.

o Prepare briefs and codes, adding them to the order form and managing allocations.

• Custom Shop Needs and Special Projects:

o Manage custom shop needs, including the development and execution of unique planograms and instore staging.

o Handle specific retailer requests, such as fragrance linear updates and custom in-store activations for Sephora.

o Take ownership of special projects as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the trade marketing team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in trade marketing, visual merchandising, or a related role, preferably within the beauty or cosmetics industry.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Knowledge of retail operations and visual merchandising principles.

• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Passion for the beauty and cosmetics industry.

Fine print:

This is a W2 position.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. There is no PTO or holiday pay for contracts. Sick leave is accrued where applicable, check your state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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