Position Title: Trade Marketing Projects Manager (INTERIM)

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Eschborn 

Grade: Grade 05 

Requisition ID: 38152 

 

 

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

 

 

About the role.

We are seeking a skilled Trade Marketing Projects Manager (Interim) to join our team at McCain GmbH. This freelance/interims role is a unique opportunity to lead impactful Trade Marketing projects designed to drive shopper activation, trade communication, visibility, and household consumption across the DACH/CEE region. Typical projects may include National Pickers Lottery, National Potato Lottery, On-Pack Promotions, merchandising initiatives and innovative retail campaigns.
You will report to CM& TM  Lead Retail DACH/CEE.

Join McCain GmbH for a high-impact interim assignment where you’ll lead strategic trade marketing projects, collaborate with international teams, and drive immediate results. Enjoy flexible remote/office working, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a measurable difference in a dynamic FMCG environment. This is ideal for professionals seeking challenging projects and rapid career growth.

 

 

What you’ll be doing.

Lead and Execute Trade Marketing Projects: Develop and implement national shopper activation and trade communication initiatives.Drive Visibility and Trial: Establish merchandising and visibility items, organize sales presentations, and manage promotional materials including sales folders, couponing, retailer media and B2B activities.Collaborate Effectively: Work closely across boundaries with Category Management, Field Sales Lead and Key Account teams in a collaborative international matrix environment.Reporting & Analysis: Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to analyze project results and prepare comprehensive presentations.Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and impactful execution.Strategic Thinking: Apply brand marketing expertise, strategic vision, and an owner mindset to every challenge.

 

What you’ll need to be successful. 

Education: Diploma or Master’s degree in Economics or related field.Languages: Excellent German (required), very good English skills.Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of Trade Marketing, preferably within FMCG.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Power BI is preferred.Personal Attributes: Strong strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, enthusiasm and self-motivation, resilience, agility, and an authentic passion for the food industry.Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work in an international matrix setting and build effective working relationships across all levels.

 

 

Benefits of the role. 

Opportunity to join a global, iconic brand and a high-performing, supportive teamA varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies.A determinate mission for 4 months+Support of the supervisor and team in professional adaptationGreat opportunities for professional growth and developmentPartial working from home is possible (60% office and 40% home office)