Trade Marketing Manager

About Yepoda
At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced, clean skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe without ever compromising on our values, quality and sustainability. All our products are made with the best natural and active ingredients, are vegan and cruelty free. We aim to make the K Beauty routine easy, effective, and fun.

We are a beauty start up founded in 2020 and located in the heart of Berlin. Our team is composed of over one hundred and twenty brilliant human beings who came from all over the world to write Yepoda's story actively.

We are looking for a Trade Marketing Manager or Trade Brand Manager to develop and execute strategies that strengthen Yepoda's brand presence within the trade and B2B environment. You will ensure brand alignment and consistency across all retail touchpoints and support impactful launches, merchandising, and activations across key partners including Sephora.

Your Tasks

• Work on positioning the brand effectively within the retail space
• Develop strategies for product launches promotions and merchandising to ensure the brand stands out in store
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to build and execute trade marketing campaigns and activations tailored to retailers and distributors
• Work closely with the in house Creative team on in store displays visual merchandising and point of sale materials
• Support the sales team with tools guidelines and information that help drive brand performance in store
• Ensure consistent and compelling brand messaging and positioning across all trade touchpoints
• Assist with product and brand training for retail staff to support knowledge and advocacy Conduct market research to understand consumer behaviour competitor actions and market conditions
• Report on the performance of trade marketing initiatives and recommend improvements

Your Profile

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Background in marketing, brand management, or trade marketing or experience working in beauty retail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and a professional, calm approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Creative thinker with a passion for creating memorable brand experiences
• Fluent in English and French, other European languages are a plus

What Success Looks Like

• A clear and consistent brand presence across all retail partners
• Strong execution of launches promotions and merchandising across stores
• Improved sell out performance through effective trade activations
• Enhanced collaboration across Sales Creative and Key Account Management
• Retail staff who understand and advocate for the brand
• A data informed trade marketing approach that evolves with insights

What we offer

• Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team
• Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day one with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand
• Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg a dog friendly office with free drinks and snacks
• Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery
• We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming international dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default
• Employee Discounts: You will get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share them with friends and family to keep your glow going Unique add ons: Enjoy an Urban Sports membership package to help you stay active and healthy

Would you like to be part of the team? Then we would love to hear from you

Make sure to apply by clicking on the Apply for this job button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin citizenship gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age marital status parental status disability or any other status protected by applicable law.