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 Food & Beverage, with employers like Spectrum Brands, Sigma, and PepsiCo hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Opportunity
The main purpose of this position is to own and scale the Perfect Store strategy for PepsiCo Puerto Rico, developing strategy into winning in-store execution that accelerates Volume, SOM and Net Revenue growth. The role also leads all Trade Marketing activities for the DTS channel, making it the single point of accountability for how PepsiCo shows up at the shelf.
Your Impact
- Lead the evolution and deployment of in-store execution strategies, defining standards and priorities by channel and customer segment.
- Manage the trade marketing and merchandising agenda, ensuring consistent execution at the point of sale.
- Develop the commercial activity calendar, including seasonal programs, innovation launches and brand campaigns.
- Monitor execution through scorecards, audits and performance analysis, translating findings into corrective action plans.
- Use market, sales and in-store data to identify opportunities and guide investment recommendations.
- Coordinate the deployment of commercial materials and resources, including planning, inventory control and return tracking.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and communicate execution progress, commercial impact and key learnings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who Are We Looking For?
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience
- Previous experience in Trade Marketing, Sales Strategy, Commercial Execution, or similar roles within CPG, Retail, and/or Food Service environments.
- Experience with Perfect Store / PICoS, in-store execution frameworks, sell-in / sell-out analysis, and in-store audit data to build fact-based commercial recommendations (mandatory).
- Exposure to Organized Trade (OT) and Direct-to-Store (DTS) models is preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Intermediate English, with fluent conversational / speaking skills required.
- Excel: Intermediate–Advanced (mandatory).
- Power BI: Intermediate (mandatory).
- Power Apps, tracking/database tools, and NIQ/Nielsen are preferred.
Capabilities
- Stakeholder influence and cross-functional collaboration.
- Executive communication and presentation skills.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and execution.
- Business acumen with an agile, results-oriented mindset.
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
- Development programs according to Leadership skills.
- Specialized training according to the role.
- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
INTRODUCTION
CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Opportunity
The main purpose of this position is to own and scale the Perfect Store strategy for PepsiCo Puerto Rico, developing strategy into winning in-store execution that accelerates Volume, SOM and Net Revenue growth. The role also leads all Trade Marketing activities for the DTS channel, making it the single point of accountability for how PepsiCo shows up at the shelf.
Your Impact
- Lead the evolution and deployment of in-store execution strategies, defining standards and priorities by channel and customer segment.
- Manage the trade marketing and merchandising agenda, ensuring consistent execution at the point of sale.
- Develop the commercial activity calendar, including seasonal programs, innovation launches and brand campaigns.
- Monitor execution through scorecards, audits and performance analysis, translating findings into corrective action plans.
- Use market, sales and in-store data to identify opportunities and guide investment recommendations.
- Coordinate the deployment of commercial materials and resources, including planning, inventory control and return tracking.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and communicate execution progress, commercial impact and key learnings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who Are We Looking For?
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience
- Previous experience in Trade Marketing, Sales Strategy, Commercial Execution, or similar roles within CPG, Retail, and/or Food Service environments.
- Experience with Perfect Store / PICoS, in-store execution frameworks, sell-in / sell-out analysis, and in-store audit data to build fact-based commercial recommendations (mandatory).
- Exposure to Organized Trade (OT) and Direct-to-Store (DTS) models is preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Intermediate English, with fluent conversational / speaking skills required.
- Excel: Intermediate–Advanced (mandatory).
- Power BI: Intermediate (mandatory).
- Power Apps, tracking/database tools, and NIQ/Nielsen are preferred.
Capabilities
- Stakeholder influence and cross-functional collaboration.
- Executive communication and presentation skills.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and execution.
- Business acumen with an agile, results-oriented mindset.
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
- Development programs according to Leadership skills.
- Specialized training according to the role.
- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
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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, Sigma, and PepsiCo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 67% of entry level trade marketing manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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.
Which industries hire the most entry level trade marketing managers?
Entry Level trade marketing manager roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely heavily on in-store promotions, retailer partnerships, and seasonal campaign execution, all of which need junior marketing support to scale effectively.