Gruppo Montenegro is an international company with an Italian heart, operating in the Spirits and Food industry. We produce and commercialize premium products with strong brand equity and significant cultural relevance Amaro Montenegro, Vecchia Romagna, Select Aperitivo, Bonomelli Infusions, Infrè Decaf Tea, Cuore Corn Oil, Cannamela Spices, Polenta Valsugana, Catarì Instant Pizza to mention a few.
Icons of the Made in Italy, our brands are the result of the constant pursuit of excellence, respect for tradition and attention to product quality and sustainability, all values that have defined Gruppo Montenegro since its foundation in 1885.
Gruppo Montenegro is an organisation committed to equality and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for all our employees, consumers, partners, and communities. We believe an inclusive culture allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.
Our Trade Marketing team is looking for a Trade Marketing Off Trade Specialist to support the pricing and overall promotion of a product category, to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends.
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands.
- Determine the positioning of a product/category to maximize visibility.
- Liaise with marketing teams/sales to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category.
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory.
- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category.
Requirements
- Proven experience as Trade Marketing Off Trade within Food amp; Beverage industry.
- Solid knowledge of category management, trade marketing and sales principles.
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
- English and Italian highly proficient.
- Willingness to travel (travel time 20%).
What we offer you:
- An ambitious employer, where each employee is top of mind
- An idea acceleration mindset, where your ideas and opinions matter
- Flexible remote working policy
- Daily nutritious meals
- Career development programs to fast track your career
- Insurance policies
- and the list goes on.