Marketing Recruitment Specialists

Trade & Channel Marketing Recruitment

Recruiting trade and channel marketers who strengthen retailer and reseller relationships, support sales growth and deliver effective multi-channel commercial campaigns.

Trade and channel marketing professionals play a key role in helping brands grow through retail, distribution and partner networks. These positions focus on driving product visibility, supporting sales activity and building strong relationships across multiple routes to market.

At Brand Recruitment we recruit for a wide variety of trade and channel marketing roles including Trade Marketing Managers, Channel Marketing Specialists, Shopper Marketing Executives and Retail Marketing professionals.

We work with businesses across FMCG, consumer products, technology, manufacturing and B2B sectors, helping them find marketers who understand both brand strategy and commercial delivery. Whether focused on retailer engagement, promotional campaigns, distributor support or point-of-sale activity, we understand the balance of creativity, planning and relationship management needed to succeed within trade and channel marketing environments.

Our Trade and Channel Marketing Recruitment Specialisms

Trade Marketing

Professionals driving in-store and trade-focused marketing activity. They support sales through promotions, merchandising and retailer collaboration.

Typical roles

Senior Trade Marketing Manager
Retail Marketing Manager
Shopper Marketing Manager
Trade Marketing Manager
Trade Marketing Lead
Field Marketing Manager

Channel Marketing

Experts managing marketing across distribution channels and partners. They ensure consistent messaging and performance across routes to market.

Typical roles

Head of Channel Marketing
Partner Marketing Manager
Partner Marketing Lead
Channel Development Manager
Alliances Manager
Channel Marketing Manager

Retail Marketing

Focused on influencing purchase decisions at point of sale. They create campaigns and experiences that drive conversion in retail environments.

Typical roles

Head of Retail Marketing
Shopper Marketing Manager
Merchandising Manager
POS Manager
Retail Marketing Lead
Marketing Activation Manager

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Recent Trade Marketing and Channel Marketing placements

EMEA Channel Marketing Manager

A contract role for a global technology business undergoing a restructure

£80,000
Hertfordshire
Consumer Technology

Successfully placed

Trade Marketing Manager

A crucial first hire for this challenger brand; moving outsourced activity in-house.

£50,000
Norfolk
FMCG

Successfully placed

Head of Lorem

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£80,000
London
Doohickeys & Gizmos

Successfully placed

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Trade and channel marketing recruiters FAQs

What trade marketing roles do you recruit for?

We recruit Trade Marketing Managers, Shopper Marketing professionals, Field Marketing Managers and other retail-focused marketers.

What channel marketing roles do you recruit for?

We recruit over the whole range of channel marketing roles – from EMEA Channel Marketing Directors to Channel Marketing Specialists.

Do you recruit shopper marketing professionals?

Yes. We recruit shopper marketers focused on retail activation, point-of-sale campaigns and in-store engagement strategies.

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