FIJI Water · 10 hours ago
Director, Trade Marketing (FIJI Water)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expFIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile, committed to making a difference through sustainability and community investment. The Director of Trade Marketing will develop and implement national trade marketing strategies, collaborate with various teams, and manage supplier relationships to optimize trade marketing efforts.
E-CommerceWater
Responsibilities
Create and implement national trade marketing strategies for retail and On Premise
Develop account-specific trade marketing programs in collaboration with the sales team and supporting sell-in of these programs for customer meetings
Build and grow Shopper Marketing programming, tracking finances, metrics, and building on successes in collaboration with Sales Team and Account(s)
Develop account-specific point-of-sale materials, working closely with brand marketing, sales, design team, and vendors
Create and implement category sourcing strategies in partnership with senior management, coordinate with sourcing resources as needed, and build stakeholder alignment
Work closely with key internal customers across the organization, to develop effective cost reduction strategies, while meeting specification standards
Develop, grow and maintain network of qualified suppliers for all trade marketing needs while working within dedicated project budgets
Responsible for tracking annual budget targets by managing suppliers, spend and performance
Conduct financial analyses to achieve the optimum cost/value relationship
Understand and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, geographic considerations, and strategic importance of critical commodities
Maintain metrics, including external benchmarks, to monitor performance and allow for data-driven decision-making
Build, lead, and implement the long-term Responsible Sourcing roadmap, ensuring compliance with legal, social, and sustainability standards and leading practices, by effectively communicating and engaging critical team members internally, including senior leadership in Marketing, Legal, and Procurement
Track, and report savings, spending compliance and variances: communicate results with selected stakeholders
Perform supplier performance reviews and supplier compliance audits in conjunction with the business as appropriate
Qualification
Required
10 years marketing and/or promotions experience
Project management experience
Bachelor's degree required
CPG or retail experience is a plus
Experience working with a creative agency is a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Occasional travel to audit manufacturers, sales meetings, and account calls
Solid background in supplier-responsible sourcing practices and standards
Experience in driving supplier quality initiatives/standards globally
Proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations
Solid quantitative and analytical skills, understanding of basic finance concepts (coding invoices, updating budget trackers, etc.)
Experience leading projects and cross functional teams
A results-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and has a strong sense of urgency; flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to work cross-functionally without significant supervision and within timelines, with strong attention to detail
Benefits
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans
401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities
Focused Learning and Development
Empowering Mentorship Program
Continuous Improvement Training
Giving Back to the Community
Company
FIJI Water
Fiji Water is an E-Commerce company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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