Join us as Trade Marketing Specialist
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a Trade Marketing Specialist to join our team and help drive growth and execution excellence.
You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute trade marketing strategies, in line with brand and business priorities.
- Analyzing sell-in and sell-out data.
- Translate brand positioning into effective in-store activation, promotional plans and visibility initiatives.
- Lead the development of customer-specific plans, collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain.
- Analyse market, shopper, and performance data to identify insights and optimize trade investments.
- Manage the end-to-end execution of promotions, launches, and activation campaigns.
- Monitor KPIs, ROI, and post-promotion performance, providing actionable recommendations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Category Management, or Sales within FMCG.
- Degree in economics is preferrable.
- Strong understanding of retail dynamics, promotions, and shopper marketing.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into clear actions.
- Data-driven mindset.
- Fluent English (additional languages are a plus).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for food brands and consumer-centric thinking.
- Solid project management skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work conditions and location:
- Hybrid – Rome, Italy.
- Permanent contract – Full-Time.
Always include your CV in English. If the job needs another language, you can also additionally add your CV in that language.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Skills Required
- 3 years of experience in Trade Marketing, Category Management, or Sales within FMCG
- Degree in economics
- Strong understanding of retail dynamics, promotions, and shopper marketing.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into clear actions.
- Fluent English (additional languages are a plus).
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
