Trade Marketing Manager (On-Trade)
atThai Asia Pacific Brewery Co., Ltd.
Responsibilities:
Channel Strategy & Planning
- Develop annual and quarterly trade marketing plans for the On-Trade channel aligned with company and brand objectives.
- Identify channel, customer, and consumer insights to drive growth opportunities.
- Recommend channel priorities, activation strategies, and investment allocation.
Trade Activation & Execution
- Design and implement consumer promotions, brand activations, and customer engagement programs.
- Manage key events, sponsorship activations, experiential marketing activities, and outlet branding.
- Ensure excellent execution of trade programs across all targeted outlets.
Customer & Commercial Partnership
- Work closely with Sales teams to develop customer-specific activation plans.
- Build strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and business partners.
- Support commercial negotiations by providing trade marketing recommendations and ROI analysis.
POSM & Visibility Management
- Lead development and deployment of POSM, merchandising materials, and visibility assets.
- Ensure brand standards and execution quality are maintained across outlets.
- Monitor compliance and effectiveness of visibility initiatives.
Budget Management & ROI Tracking
- Manage trade marketing budget efficiently and effectively.
- Track program performance, consumer response, and return on investment (ROI).
- Provide post-evaluation reports and recommendations for future improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Brand Marketing, Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful program delivery.
- Support new product launches and innovation initiatives within the On-Trade channel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or higher in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in Trade Marketing / Customer Activation.
- Experience in FMCG, Beverage, Alcohol, Consumer Goods, or related industries is preferred.
- Strong understanding of On-Trade business, HORECA, Pub & Bar, and Entertainment channels.
- Proven experience managing activation campaigns, promotions, and customer programs.
- Strong analytical, project management, and budgeting skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good command of English.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, late nights to support on‑trade activations and market executions.
Experience required
- 5 years
Career level
- Senior Level
Salary
- 90,000 - 120,000 THB, Negotiable
Job function
- Marketing / Advertising
- Management
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
Thai Asia Pacific Brewery, known by the short name TAPB, was set up in Thailand during 1993. Brewing operations got under way in 1995. People on the staff number more than 300. They are based at a head office in Bangkok and at a brewery in Nonthaburi. That brewery is regarded as among the m ...
Why join us: Join me, and you'll be part of a dynamic team focused on brewing and marketing some of the world's most recognized beer brands. I offer opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing business environment. I provide comprehensive benefits, including a 5-day work week, provident fun ...
