Trade Marketing Assistant (1 Year Contract)

Contract Details:

This is a 1 year contract role requiring full-time commitment, with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm. Occasional weekend work may be required to support marketing campaigns and activations.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate embodies a deep appreciation for luxury beauty, demonstrates a high standard of operational excellence, and thrives in a dynamic, retail-focused environment.

• Plan, coordinate & execute trade marketing initiatives and retail campaigns to support new launches & brand’s key bets – including daily operations, animations, consumer events and promotional campaigns – in accordance with brands’ guidelines across department stores and boutiques.
• Liaise closely with retailers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation of campaigns and securing communication.
• Manage production and timely delivery of promotional materials and brand collaterals (e.g, on-counter tools, brochures, etc), tracking of point-of-sale material usage and effectiveness. Monitor inventory of marketing collaterals and liaise with agencies, vendors, partners and suppliers for best price and quality for collaterals planning and executions based on the given budget.
• Monitor and track performance of trade campaigns, collect retail feedback, measure effectiveness and ROI, and compile post-campaign analysis with strategic reviews.
• Managing product creation templates for retailers’ e-commerce platforms
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, with a primary focus on BTL activities (such as promotions, events, and point-of-sale materials).
• Ensures timely and perfect execution of all marketing activations in-stores at all times.
• Manage the creation and distribution of marketing collateral, ensuring that all POS materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Coordinate with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure the smooth execution of marketing activities and promotions.

• Support e-commerce campaigns and online launches across key platforms and brand.com.
• Provide CRM support through preparation of relevant customer databases, audience segmentation, and campaign coordination for email/SMS communications.
• Coordinate and provide approved campaign visuals, product assets, key messages, and social media content for posting across e-commerce platforms.
• Assist in updating product listings, promotional banners, campaign mechanics, and digital assets where required.

• Stay updated with competitor activities, retail trends, and industry best practices through monitoring of competition initiatives and assist in analyzing and compilation of reports.
• Manage paperwork submission
• Support in ad hoc projects and duties from time to time for the team.

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline
• Prior experience in trade or retail marketing is preferred, ideally within the beauty, luxury, or FMCG sectors. Candidates with relevant internship experience are also welcome to apply
• A genuine passion for beauty and retail, with a strong customer-centric mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with Photoshop or other design tools will be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail with a refined sense of aesthetics and copywriting
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with agility