Trade Marketing & Events Manager
We are delighted to be partnering once again with one of our incredible clients to recruit for a Trade Marketing & Events Manager. Roles like this don’t come around very often. This is your chance to step into a pivotal position with a fast-growing, innovative business in the pet industry.
This is about joining at the perfect moment, when strategy, creativity, and passion will directly shape the company’s future. With a brand-new HQ in London and ambitious growth plans already in motion, you’ll be part of a fresh team that’s building something extraordinary.
Why this role? The Trade Marketing & Events Manager will be at the heart of the growth story, creating unmissable campaigns, partnerships and events that drive visibility, sales, and brand love. You’ll be empowered to bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and deliver memorable trade and consumer experiences. From Crufts to PATS, Interzoo to DogFest, you’ll be leading show-stopping activations that get the whole industry talking.
But here’s the real standout: you’ll be working for an incredible manager. Someone who is collaborative, inspiring, and genuinely committed to seeing their team succeed. The kind of leader who gives you the freedom to own your projects, the guidance to grow, and the support to truly thrive. You won’t just have a job, you’ll have a champion who wants you to shine.
What you’ll do
- Lead trade and consumer events (Crufts, PATS, Interzoo, DogFest, and more) that showcase brands with creativity and impact.
- Drive sponsorships and partnerships that elevate awareness and ROI.
- Own the trade marketing strategy across POS, in-store campaigns and trade press.
- Collaborate across marketing, sales, and external partners to align brand and business priorities.
- Manage budgets with a sharp commercial eye and track performance with clear KPIs.
- Strong track record in trade marketing, events, or related fields.
- Experience juggling budgets, campaigns, and stakeholders with confidence.
- Creative flair with the drive to do things differently.
- A natural collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, challenger brand environment.
- Pet industry experience is highly desirable – but not essent ial for the right candidate with transferable skills and passion.
- Above all, a pet lover who understands what connects owners to brands.
- £45k+ annual bonus
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (with 3 days for Christmas downtime)
- Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
- Private healthcare, pension, critical illness cover, and life assurance
- Dog-friendly office (yes, really �55357;�56382;)
- Discounts and freebies across the full product portfolio
We are proud to be exclusively partnering with this client again, and opportunities like this are rare. If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark as a Trade Marketing & Events Manager – and want to work with a truly incredible manager – this is your moment to step forward.
