Category & Trade Marketing Specialist

About the role:

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable shopper experiences and driving brand success in both digital and physical retail spaces?
As our Perfect Store and Trade Marketing Manager, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how our products come to life in stores and online. This role is all about turning insights into action—crafting trade strategies that resonate with consumers, align with retailer needs, and elevate our presence across the market. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Digital, and Marketing teams to ensure our small domestic appliances shine wherever they’re sold. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets strategy, this is your chance to make a real impact.

The impact you’ll make:

• Drive growth by developing and executing a powerful trade marketing strategy across key product categories.
• Boost visibility by creating and managing a national promotional calendar that aligns with marketing plans and drives sell-out performance.
• Maximize profitability by managing the promotional budget with a sharp focus on return on investment and optimal product mix.
• Enhance digital presence by developing compelling eCommerce content—from enriched product pages to eye-catching banners—that converts browsers into buyers.
• Elevate in-store experience by designing and executing retail visibility strategies, including branded displays, demo units, and point-of-sale materials.
• Optimize distribution by conducting listing and distribution analysis and providing actionable insights to the Sales team.
• Strengthen partnerships by collaborating with retailers in category meetings and supporting product launches with persuasive selling stories and demos.
• Drive performance by analyzing category sales and taking timely action to seize opportunities or address challenges.

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Over 3 years of experience in Trade Marketing within leading FMCG multinational companies or the electronics retail sector
• Proven ability to drive business growth across diverse trade channels
• Strong analytical mindset, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Fluent in Italian, with upper-intermediate proficiency in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, and communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving attitude with a hands-on approach
• Sales experience considered a valuable asset
• Based in Milan area

What we’ll give you in return:

The salary range for this position is EUR 50,000 – EUR 58,000 gross annual fixed compensation (RAL), corresponding to Level B3 of the CCNL Metalmeccanico (Code: C011), and determined by Versuni's objective, gender-neutral career framework.
In addition to the fixed salary, you will be eligible for a variable compensation plan linked to company performance and incentive programmes. The overall package also includes home-working and mobile phone allowances, private healthcare coverage, and a broad range of welfare and employee benefits.

At Versuni, we are committed to pay transparency and the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. The final offer within the stated range will be determined based on objective, non-discriminatory criteria, including the specific competencies, professional qualifications, and measurable skills required for the role.

In addition to your fixed salary, our package includes:

• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program | rewarding those who dare and achieve more
• Hybrid working and flexible hours | Eight remote-working days per month, with greater flexibility depending on your role and team dynamics, alongside flexible start and finish times
• Extensive holiday package | 20 days of paid vacation, increasing with length of service, plus 104 hours of additional paid leave (PAR) per year
• Health Insurance | when signing up with our partner insurance
• Flexible welfare benefits | An annual EUR 500 net welfare allocation offering a choice of services for wellbeing, family needs, education and public transport.
• Support for wellbeing and parenthood | Paid time off for specialist medical appointments and antenatal classes, plus company-supported parental leave arrangements
• Home-working setup support | A one-off EUR 250 contribution to support a healthy workspace at home
• Mobile allowance | EUR 29 net per month through our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme
• Product Discounts | on all Versuni products which are sold under the Philips brand and our other brands
• Company Performance bonus – (Premio di Risultato) | sharing in our success and celebrating what we achieve together
• Learning and development | Opportunities to build your skills and explore career paths in an international working environment.
• Inclusive working culture | A truly collaborative environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Ready to make an impact?

From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?

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