Trade Marketing Manager

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments through our amazing wine brands. It goes without saying  that everything we do as an organisation and as individuals is in service of fulfilling this purpose.

As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes loved brands such as Hardys, Echo Falls, Kumala, Grant  Burge, St Hallett, House of Arras, Petaluma, Banrock Station, Mud House, Jam Shed, Tatachilla, Brookland Valley and  many more.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Growth Channel Marketing, the Trade Marketing Manager plays a crucial role in supporting our marketing strategy through the development, implementation & review of best in class activations across EMEA.

No two days will be the same in this dynamic role: from managing the Accolade presence at international trade shows, to rolling out on-trade and off-trade activities. You’ll work closely with the commercial sales team to build strong relationships with customers and grow markets while delivering category leading execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving collaboration throughout the planning process between regional brand, category development, and sales
• Developing clear marketing and activation plans that enable improved distribution across priority brands / SKUs to increase Accolades brand presence across EMEA
• Developing best in class marketing activations, selling tools, and assets that support our customers’ teams in selling our portfolio and range
• Briefing and managing agencies, including activation briefs, channel plan big ideas and market adaption right through to post campaign analysis
• Effectively launching new products across our portfolio
• Owning & managing Accolade presence at key EMEA trade events
• Travel to key markets to nurture and build strong customer relationships

What you'll bring

• At least 4 years’ experience in a marketing or sales role ideally within FMCG or Liquor
• Commercial acumen to build plans for monthly, quarterly and annual targets
• Hands on planning, project management and execution skills to brief and manage multiple agencies and campaigns running concurrently in different countries
• Strong rapport and relationship building skills to understand the needs and nuances of marketing in different countries
• Energy and self motivation to drive projects forward
• Confident communication, presentation, and influencing skills to build relationships with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
• A flexible, creative approach to solving problems, finding solutions

What you can expect

You will also have access to: 

• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials 
• Flexible working (Work from home 3-4 days each week) 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Accolade Wines Anniversary day off 
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community 
• Private Health Insurance Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Other requirements

Flexibility to travel to markets across EMEA as required. 

Our Company Values

• Ownership
• Focus
• Innovate
• Results
• Leadership

How to apply

Ready to grow your Trade Marketing Career? Apply today!

At Accolade Wines we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture.