As our Trade Marketeer, you are responsible for developing and executing trade marketing strategies that strengthen brand visibility and drive sales performance for our Unilever brands. You translate brand and marketing plans into effective trade activations that enhance product presence in retail channels and improve in-store execution.
In this role, you work closely with sales, brand marketing, and digital marketing teams to ensure that campaigns are effectively implemented in the field and aligned with overall commercial objectives. You also collaborate with distributors, retailers, and external suppliers to ensure that point-of-sale materials, promotions, and activations are executed successfully.
This position requires a commercially driven professional with strong analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to translate marketing strategies into practical retail execution that delivers measurable results.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a comparable commercial field
Experience: 3–5 years of experience in trade marketing, retail marketing, or channel marketing, preferably within the FMCG or consumer goods industry
Language: Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken
Additional: Experience with retail activation, POS development and trade marketing campaigns
Strategic Thinking – Develops effective trade marketing strategies that translate brand plans into impactful retail activations.
Analytical Skills – Uses sales data, promotional results, and market insights to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for growth.
Communication & Collaboration – Communicates clearly and works effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, digital marketing, and external partners.
Project Management – Organizes and manages multiple campaigns and activations simultaneously while maintaining timelines and budgets.
Commercial Mindset – Demonstrates a strong understanding of retail dynamics and focuses on maximizing sales, product visibility, and profitability.
Creativity – Develops innovative in-store concepts, displays, and promotions that strengthen brand impact and customer engagement.
Execution Focus – Ensures that strategies are translated into strong in-store execution and consistent retail visibility.
🏢 A dynamic working environment
Join a growing, family-owned company with over 25 years of experience in import, wholesale, retail, and travel retail across Suriname and Guyana. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working with international suppliers and serving a broad local customer base.
📦 Diverse product and task portfolio
Work with a wide range of categories—from spirits & wines, food & non-food to fashion and duty-free products—across offices, bonded warehouses, retail stores, and border locations.
🚛 Strong logistics backbone
Benefit from a well-organized back office and our own fleet of distribution vehicles, including bonded warehouse facilities in both countries. This ensures optimal stock availability and reliable deliveries.
🌍 International partnerships
Collaborate directly with global brands and suppliers. You’ll gain hands-on experience in building sustainable partnerships while sharpening your commercial and brand development skills.
📈 Growth & development opportunities
We value teamwork, ownership, quality, service, and respect. At Simextra Group, you’ll have the chance to grow—both within your role and across our expanding organization.
🏬 Varied and future-focused work
Whether you’re in import & distribution, retail, brand management, or travel retail, every day offers new challenges and opportunities in fast-moving markets.
🤝 A supportive and professional team
Join a team of driven professionals in a collaborative culture where openness, initiative, and accountability are encouraged.
Our dedicated team of professionals is focused on setting the right goals and developing long-term and trustworthy partnerships with both suppliers and customers.
