Entry Level Trade Marketing Manager Jobs
New grad trade marketing manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of campaign projects can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with employers like Spectrum Brands and Sigma hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary
Align trade marketing initiatives by leveraging analytical tools, identifying new strategic opportunities; developing and updating sales plans to increase assigned area(s) sales and profitability. This is a Hybrid position with travel up to 20% of the time to CA, Texas, AZ, Illinois, and New York. Coordinates, develop and implement strategies for Category, Trade and Shopper initiatives for assigned area(s). Develop department and category insights to deliver greater share of promotion, distribution and shelving. Analyze new growth opportunities by category; recommends new business opportunities. Evaluates and measures campaign results; recommends changes to strategy. Create and deliver comprehensive category reviews and execute category initiatives with client in collaboration with stakeholders including but not limited to Revenue Management, Category Management and Field Sales teams. Implements Trade Marketing strategies; track budget, communicate results and make recommendations to stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience
- Three (2) years' of trade marketing, brand management, or related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year broker or sales analyst role experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Prior experience of planning and managing P&L
- Database management experience in SQL, ACCESS, or similar
- Consumer Packaged Goods experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA's)
- Working knowledge of category management processes and applications
- Experience in SAP, BW Analyzer and High Jump
- Working knowledge of consumption databases such as Nielsen
- Strong business and financial knowledge with business analytics skills and the ability to plan, track and evaluate trade management
- Ability to make recommendations for solutions based on information gathered and analyzed from existing systems and/or imperfect information
- Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
- Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Access and Power Point, advanced skills in Excel, including Data Analysis, Pivot tables, and complex graphs
- Ability to build professional relationships with Trade Marketing and cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
- Ability to work within a matrix organization
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- And more.....
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sigma Foods and the Bar-S brand are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Position Summary
Align trade marketing initiatives by leveraging analytical tools, identifying new strategic opportunities; developing and updating sales plans to increase assigned area(s) sales and profitability. This is a Hybrid position with travel up to 20% of the time to CA, Texas, AZ, Illinois, and New York. Coordinates, develop and implement strategies for Category, Trade and Shopper initiatives for assigned area(s). Develop department and category insights to deliver greater share of promotion, distribution and shelving. Analyze new growth opportunities by category; recommends new business opportunities. Evaluates and measures campaign results; recommends changes to strategy. Create and deliver comprehensive category reviews and execute category initiatives with client in collaboration with stakeholders including but not limited to Revenue Management, Category Management and Field Sales teams. Implements Trade Marketing strategies; track budget, communicate results and make recommendations to stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience
- Three (2) years' of trade marketing, brand management, or related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year broker or sales analyst role experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Prior experience of planning and managing P&L
- Database management experience in SQL, ACCESS, or similar
- Consumer Packaged Goods experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA's)
- Working knowledge of category management processes and applications
- Experience in SAP, BW Analyzer and High Jump
- Working knowledge of consumption databases such as Nielsen
- Strong business and financial knowledge with business analytics skills and the ability to plan, track and evaluate trade management
- Ability to make recommendations for solutions based on information gathered and analyzed from existing systems and/or imperfect information
- Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
- Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Access and Power Point, advanced skills in Excel, including Data Analysis, Pivot tables, and complex graphs
- Ability to build professional relationships with Trade Marketing and cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
- Ability to work within a matrix organization
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- And more.....
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sigma Foods and the Bar-S brand are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Entry Level Trade Marketing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level trade marketing manager job?
Entry level trade marketing manager roles typically look for candidates who understand retail fundamentals, promotional planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Employers at this stage respond well to internship experience, coursework in marketing or business, and any hands-on project showing you can support a trade promotion or manage vendor relationships. A concise portfolio of class projects or internship deliverables gives your application a concrete edge over a generic resume.
Which companies hire entry level trade marketing managers?
Companies hiring entry level trade marketing managers right now include Spectrum Brands and Sigma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, consumer packaged goods brands, retail distributors, and regional food and beverage companies tend to post the most openings, often building out junior teams to support national account and shopper marketing programs.
Are there remote entry level trade marketing manager jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level are on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 100% of entry level trade marketing manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that many employers prefer new team members to be present for retailer visits, trade show prep, and cross-functional meetings early in their careers.
Are these new grad trade marketing manager jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior trade marketing manager roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or invites applicants to submit a portfolio in place of a long work history. If the job description uses words like 'junior,' 'associate,' or 'entry level,' it is written with new grads in mind.