Trade Marketing Managers Recruiters in Johannesburg

Most national FMCG head offices and retailer buying teams sit in Gauteng. Key account managers here are judged on their relationships with the major retail groups and on how well they hold promotional margin.

Trade marketing managers turn the brand plan into activity in store. They connect marketing intent with what the sales team can actually execute.

• Develop channel and customer specific activation plans
• Manage point of sale material and in store execution standards
• Plan the promotional calendar with sales and brand teams
• Measure execution compliance and promotional return
• Manage the trade marketing budget

• Four or more years in trade marketing, shopper marketing or category activation
• Experience working between sales and brand teams
• Comfort with execution audits and promotional evaluation
• A marketing or commerce qualification

• Shopper understanding
• Activation planning
• Execution measurement
• Budget control
• Cross functional work
• Supplier management

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted trade marketing manager mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg fmcg market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Who are the top trade marketing managers recruiters in Johannesburg?

Morton Moore recruits trade marketing managers in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of fmcg professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a trade marketing manager role in Johannesburg?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

What does Morton Moore charge?

Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.

Do you recruit trade marketing managers outside Johannesburg?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place trade marketing managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and Supply Chain & Logistics for clients who need cover beyond fmcg.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.