Role Focus
To support Commercial Team to help deliver corporate objectives and ensure brand partner activities are coordinated and implemented to highest standards and on time.
As a Trade Partnership Executive you will also be responsible for conference and other training events along with support for TFS influencer events to deliver an overall exceptional staff and brand partner experience. This role is essential to contributing to the success of the TFS brand, therefore, must perform the following tasks in a fast paced environment to the highest possible standards:
- Coordinate brand partner commitments for both digital, in-store activation and retail staff engagement initiatives.
- Ensure planned investment is allocated & claimed from suppliers in a timely manner
- Attending and contributing to brand partner and relevant internal meetings
- Manager organization of Regional Roadshows, National Conference and Senior Field Offsite meetings all the way from onboarding brand partners to execution
- Provide effective administrative support to the Trade Partnerships Director
- Handle enquiries via telephone, email, face to face with both brand partners and collateral suppliers.
- Communicate between the office, commercial, accounts, brand & digital marketing, logistics and retail operations teams ensuring successful delivery of all requests and requirements.
- Manage & maintain brand activity/ commitments calendar.
- Manager & maintain monthly summary for post activity ROI tracker.
- Manage supply chain for Brand funded POSM both print & digital including product samples to ensure end to end execution. When required, obtain quotes and samples for brand funded POSM for prior approval. Manage critical path to ensure on time delivery and quality standards.
- Secure and manage flow of incentive prizes for brand funded retail store initiatives to ensure timely communication, reporting and delivery of prizes.
- Secure and manage contents with brand partners for advent calendar, discovery box and seasonal TFS marketing events
- Follow company brand standards at all times
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
- Previous experience in a customer-focused industry
- Faultless communication and telephone skills
- Positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Commitment to delivering a highest level of customer service
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Competent level of IT proficiency
- Fluent English both verbally and written
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Proficient grammar as writing letters & emails is an essential part of the job
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Ideally previous experience in a retail, event coordinator based role
- Preferably a BA Hons degree or higher in Business, Marketing or Leisure & Tourism or Event Management
In return, The Fragrance Shop will give you a competitive salary and opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. On top of this, you’ll join a team of motivated professionals who are full of energy, making every working day a positive experience. If this sounds like the perfect move for you, apply now!