The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Trade Marketing Coordinator
Location: Hybrid in Mebane, NC or Remote US
Base Salary Rate: $75,380 – $87,800 per year
Job type: Full-time position
About This Role
As a Trade Marketing Coordinator for Kidde, you will support the integrated demand marketing team in strategic planning, execution of marketing initiatives, and the management of promotional activities across various sub-channels. As the captain of the channel/trade team planogramming, this individual will lead the development of account specific planograms with the support of the trade, sales, and product teams. This individual will also support the team in the execution of briefs and development of collateral and presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain planogram database, distribute schematics, and coordinate updates for team to optimize product placement, improve category flow, and maximize sales performance while ensuring alignment with Kidde and retailer strategies
- Partner with Sr. Managers to provide strategic and tactical recommendations both online and in-store on product placement, distribution, planogramming, and merchandising to improve category performance
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Trade) to ensure the successful introduction of new products within retail channels. This includes defining channel-specific launch strategies, developing sell-in materials, and coordinating promotional activation
- Collaborate with Trade, Brand, Product, and Creative+Design on the development of marketing collateral and presentations to support updates and critical communication to the field
- Support Sr. Manager with national and account level promotions, ensuring accurate execution across channels
- Coordinate brand, media, and product initiatives with customers, including displays, signage, and packaging
- Assist with promotional and customer event calendar management
- Be the voice of the customer with internal teams
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in trade / channel management
- 3+ years of experience in planning and executing planograms, promotions, and customer specific projects, including product line reviews and new product introductions
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business
- Trade / channel management experience in home improvement retail, club, big box, and e-commerce distribution channels
- Planogram development and space planning experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners as well as the customer
- Self-sufficient detail-oriented multi-tasker who can manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in selling and/or marketing safety or building products categories
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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