Senior Trade Marketing Manager

HOT Beauty company in OC is seeking a Senior Trade Marketing Manager who has experience working currently in a Trade / Retail Marketing role with partners that include Ulta and Nordstrom. MUST be on site 5 days a week!!

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Retail Marketing Vision : Build and own the trade marketing calendar for Ulta Beauty, Mecca and Nordstrom and global retail partners, aligning brand campaigns with retailer priorities.
• Partner for Powerful Launches : Work side-by-side with the Key Account Manager to translate sell-in plans into sell-through success, from in-store visibility to retailer.com presence.
• Create Conversion-Driving Programs : Develop 360° retail programs, integrating merchandising, digital retail media, sampling, and events to maximize shopper engagement.
• Global Retail Storytelling : Adapt and execute Brand Marketing and Chief Creative Officer vision through strategic trade programs to local market / retailers while keeping strong global brand cohesion.
• Oversee Visual Merchandising : In collaboration with Leadership, Brand Marketing and the Key Account Manager, ensure all displays, planograms, and gondolas are impactful, premium, and consistent with brand DNA.
• Measure, Learn, Repeat : Share post-activation analyses with the Key Account Manager and leadership to refine strategies and continuously elevate and scale retail execution.
• Support Field Event Strategy : Partner with Education, Field, and Sales to deliver memorable, on-brand in-store events and experiences that drive traffic and conversion.
• Retailer.com Excellence : Streamline communication between Brand Marketing, Ecomm and Retailer.com teams to ensure consistent messaging, imagery, and promotions across all channels.
• Retailer Presentation Owner : Lead the development and delivery of retailer presentations, owning trade marketing strategy through strong collaboration and input from the Brand Marketing, Design, Social, Key Account Management and leadership.

What You’ll Bring