Trade Product Manager

Trade Product Manager - International Sales

About the job

The organization:

As a member of Bolton Group, Bolton Adhesives is leading international company which delivers the best gluing, bonding and sealing products for any application. Bolton Adhesives carries fives prominent and strong brands: Bison, UHU, Griffon, Bostik and Air Max. Constantly improving formulas, developing eco-friendly packaging, offering high performance products, the solutions of Bolton Adhesives have won, and are still winning. With over 200 million products sold per year, 700 employees globally and 20+ locations, Bolton Adhesives thinks on a global scale and relies on local knowledge to optimize business and services.

Place in the organization:

The Trade Product Manager is working in the International Sales Division and will report to the Marketing Manager.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and maintain the local product assortments for assigned categories and continuously track product performance.
• Collaborate closely with Area Managers, distributors, and cross-functional Corporate departments within Bolton Adhesives to develop our brand position and drive sales
• Develop and execute comprehensive regional and local 360° category activation plans.
• Coordinate marketing activation plans and campaigns in close collaboration with distributors, ensuring effective implementation
• Develop and track product & campaign innovation roll-out plans for assigned countries and product categories to strengthen brand position and  drive sales growth
• Identify and consider local/regional market trends and competitor information/initiatives providing valuable insights for the right assortment and activation package
• Act as a strategic partner for the Area Managers and distributors, offering insights and brand and product expertise to enhance decision-making and sales performance

Your profile:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trade marketing, international marketing, or sales, preferably with A-branded FMCG or similar products
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.      Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in channel marketing and project management.
• Experience in an international environment is highly desirable.
• Good language proficiency in Dutch, English, and Spanish.
• Open-minded, energetic and entrepreneurial thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Commercial Drive: actively seeks and maximizes business opportunities.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in working with data to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Results-oriented approach: measure performance against goals.
• Excellent selling and presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills: strong team player who demonstrates tact, compassion, and respect towards others

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