Trade Marketing Manager – Gauteng (Meadowdale)

About the role

Diplomat Distributors South Africa is seeking a dynamic Trade Marketing Manager to join its Commercial Department at the Meadowdale office in Johannesburg. Reporting to the Trade Marketing Team Leader, the role will drive brand trade marketing initiatives across modern and informal trade channels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the brand trade‑marketing strategy and action plans per channel and customer.
• Achieve brand volume, market‑share and sales targets (DPSM/SBD).
• Create promotional concepts, sales forecasts and support demand‑planning activities.
• Analyse SAP sales data by customer, SKU and brand and share insights with the team.
• Support Key Account Managers in presenting brand initiatives and provide training to sales and shared‑services teams.
• Maintain relationships with vendor category/brand teams and act as the primary liaison between vendor and sales.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Assist IT and finance teams with product and price loading, and coordinate with operations on inventory matters.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Commerce or related field.
• 3‑5 years of trade‑marketing management experience in the FMCG sector, preferably across modern and informal trade.
• Proven ability to manage key accounts and drive sales performance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and business‑writing skills.
• Own reliable transport, valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as needed.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience working with SAP sales data systems.