Job Title: Trade Marketing Manager
Location: 1 W 37th Street New York NY 10018 Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: $30 - 38.00/hr. W2 All Inclusive
Work Hours: 9 AM 5 PM EST 40 hours/week
Start Date: Immediately
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Trade Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Trade Marketing and is responsible for the execution of lens merchandising and platform marketing plans to improve the consumer journey and internal processes. The role involves close collaboration with sales brand marketing global teams and trade marketing peers to ensure flawless execution of marketing initiatives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor lens merchandising and platforms.
- Support Director of Trade Marketing in overseeing and managing the trade marketing budget for all relevant activities.
- Support the Director in communication with Sales and Marketing teams.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for Sales Consultants and Sales Managers regarding lens merchandising and platforms.
- Support other trade marketing projects as necessary.
SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
Top 3 5 Mandatory and/or Minimum Requirements
- Strong project management skills (including scheduling budgeting and cross-functional collaboration)
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in dynamic environments
- Strong problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills
- Customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail
Top 3 5 Desirable Attributes/Qualifications
- Strong communication and innovation skills
- Ability to navigate organizational complexity and ambiguity
- Experience in the eyewear industry (preferred but not mandatory)
REQUIRED LEVELS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor s degree preferred (marketing business or related field)
- 4 years of relevant marketing or project management experience
- Industry experience (eyewear) is desirable but not mandatory
CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT QUALIFYING SKILL MATRIX
Please fill out the below matrix while applying. Use a scale of 1 (Beginner) to 10 (Expert) for the Self-Rating column.
| Skill Category | Required / Preferred | Skill Description | Self-Rating (1 10) | Years of Experience | Additional Notes / Comments |
| Project Management | Required | Strong project management including scheduling budgeting and cross-functional coordination | | | |
| Stakeholder Influence | Required | Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in dynamic environments | | | |
| Analytical Thinking | Required | Strong problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills | | | |
| Customer Orientation | Required | Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail | | | |
| Communication Skills | Preferred | Strong verbal and written communication; presentation ability | | | |
| Innovation | Preferred | Creative thinking to develop and implement marketing initiatives | | | |
| Organizational Navigation | Preferred | Ability to navigate complex and ambiguous organizational structures | | | |
| Trade Marketing | Required | Experience executing trade marketing or merchandising programs | | | |
| Eyewear Industry Knowledge | Preferred | Understanding of eyewear or optical industry marketing practices | | | |
| Budget Management | Required | Experience tracking and managing marketing or trade budgets | | | |
| Collaboration | Required | Ability to work cross-functionally with sales marketing and global teams | | | |
Job Title: Trade Marketing Manager Location: 1 W 37th Street New York NY 10018 Hybrid (3 days in office per week) Duration: 6 months with possible extension Pay Rate: $30 - 38.00/hr. W2 All Inclusive Work Hours: 9 AM 5 PM EST 40 hours/week Start Date: Immediately GENERAL FUNCTION The Trade...
Job Title: Trade Marketing Manager
Location: 1 W 37th Street New York NY 10018 Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: $30 - 38.00/hr. W2 All Inclusive
Work Hours: 9 AM 5 PM EST 40 hours/week
Start Date: Immediately
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Trade Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Trade Marketing and is responsible for the execution of lens merchandising and platform marketing plans to improve the consumer journey and internal processes. The role involves close collaboration with sales brand marketing global teams and trade marketing peers to ensure flawless execution of marketing initiatives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor lens merchandising and platforms.
- Support Director of Trade Marketing in overseeing and managing the trade marketing budget for all relevant activities.
- Support the Director in communication with Sales and Marketing teams.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for Sales Consultants and Sales Managers regarding lens merchandising and platforms.
- Support other trade marketing projects as necessary.
SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
Top 3 5 Mandatory and/or Minimum Requirements
- Strong project management skills (including scheduling budgeting and cross-functional collaboration)
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in dynamic environments
- Strong problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills
- Customer-focused approach with meticulous attention to detail
Top 3 5 Desirable Attributes/Qualifications
- Strong communication and innovation skills
- Ability to navigate organizational complexity and ambiguity
- Experience in the eyewear industry (preferred but not mandatory)
REQUIRED LEVELS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor s degree preferred (marketing business or related field)
- 4 years of relevant marketing or project management experience
- Industry experience (eyewear) is desirable but not mandatory
CANDIDATE SELF-ASSESSMENT QUALIFYING SKILL MATRIX
Please fill out the below matrix while applying. Use a scale of 1 (Beginner) to 10 (Expert) for the Self-Rating column.
| Skill Category | Required / Preferred | Skill Description | Self-Rating (1 10) | Years of Experience | Additional Notes / Comments |
| Project Management | Required | Strong project management including scheduling budgeting and cross-functional coordination | | | |
| Stakeholder Influence | Required | Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in dynamic environments | | | |
| Analytical Thinking | Required | Strong problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills | | | |
| Customer Orientation | Required | Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail | | | |
| Communication Skills | Preferred | Strong verbal and written communication; presentation ability | | | |
| Innovation | Preferred | Creative thinking to develop and implement marketing initiatives | | | |
| Organizational Navigation | Preferred | Ability to navigate complex and ambiguous organizational structures | | | |
| Trade Marketing | Required | Experience executing trade marketing or merchandising programs | | | |
| Eyewear Industry Knowledge | Preferred | Understanding of eyewear or optical industry marketing practices | | | |
| Budget Management | Required | Experience tracking and managing marketing or trade budgets | | | |
| Collaboration | Required | Ability to work cross-functionally with sales marketing and global teams | | | |
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