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Trade Marketing Specialist

One employer, endless challenges

At The Category & Trade Company (CTC), you don’t work for a single supplier, but for multiple leading players in FMCG, food, non-food, and e-commerce. That variety makes your role dynamic, educational, and impactful. You’ll be deployed as a full-fledged Trade Marketer at our clients’ sites and will be directly involved in the business. No advice from the sidelines—instead, you’ll take responsibility, provide direction, and deliver results. What makes this role unique is the combination of data, strategy, and execution. You translate insights into concrete plans and ensure they are effectively implemented with the client and on the store floor. You’ll benefit from a flying start thanks to our coaching and expertise.

The context in which
you work

You operate in an environment with a wide variety of sectors, clients, and organizational maturity levels.

Some clients already have a strong data and trade marketing foundation, and you help them take the next step. Other organizations are still starting from scattered data and processes, where you help bring structure, insight, and direction.

Projects range from hands-on analyses and dashboarding to strategic initiatives such as developing annual plans, category visions, and commercial frameworks. You’ll work partly on-site at the client’s location, partly from home or the office, and will regularly have multiple projects running concurrently.

The role requires flexibility, independence, and the ability to quickly switch between different environments and challenges.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work on a wide range of assignments with various retailers and suppliers, so no two days or assignments are the same.

  • You’ll work on challenging Trade Marketing projects with leading suppliers in FMCG, Food, Non-Food, Drug, DIY, and e-commerce
  • You’ll translate market, shopper, and retail data (including Nielsen, Circana, SIS/7even, and YouGov) into concrete strategies and activations that contribute to category and brand growth
  • You develop and implement trade marketing plans, promotions, and annual plans that make an impact on both retailers and shoppers
  • You advise clients at a strategic level and know how to translate this into practical execution
  • You work on a wide range of projects, from category reviews and dashboarding to developing commercial strategies and activation calendars
  • You act as a bridge between data and business: you make complex insights understandable and actionable for stakeholders
  • You challenge clients to look at their category, brand, and collaboration with retailers in a new light

You often work on multiple projects simultaneously and switch seamlessly between different organizations and issues

Who you are

  • You have at least 4 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Category Management, or a comparable commercial role within FMCG or retail
  • You combine analytical skills with commercial insight and know how to translate data into concrete actions
  • You are entrepreneurial, a self-starter, and take ownership of your projects and results
  • You have strong communication skills and adapt quickly to different organizations and stakeholders
  • You enjoy working with data and have an above-average interest in it
  • You are flexible, switch easily between different projects, and thrive on variety
  • You are available 32–40 hours per week
  • Preference for living in the central part of the country and owning a car. Additionally, you must be willing to travel by car to various clients.

What we have to offer

At The Category & Trade Company, everything revolves around development, team spirit, and entrepreneurship—even for experienced professionals.

  • Maximum variety: You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into various top companies and take on challenging roles.
  • Opportunities to deepen or broaden your expertise through training or by exploring new sectors.
    You’ll help clients with your assignments, but you’ll also learn something new with every assignment.
  • Personal growth: Coaching from senior experts and participation in our Expert Days in Amersfoort to continuously expand your professional knowledge.
  • Want more time off during school breaks? You can easily purchase extra vacation days from us to supplement your leave.

About us

The Category & Trade Company is the leading consulting firm for retail and suppliers in the fields of (omnichannel) Category Management, Trade Marketing, Space Management, Formula Management, and Floor Planning.

We are the authors of various handbooks, including the Category Management Handbook and the Formula Management Handbook.

We work with top professionals who have proven themselves in the field at leading companies. This enables us to help suppliers and retailers grow by Our mission? There are always opportunities for healthy growth.
Our vision? We believe that true growth comes from developing people.

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Jeroen van de Poll

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+31646038176