Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Updated on 01/04/2026TradeBuyingAbout Our ClientThis beauty retailer operates a large network of stores and beauty institutes across Belgium and Luxembourg, offering perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products.Known for its curated selection of luxury brands and its own private-label line, it provides customers with expert advice and a refined shopping experience.With several decades of presence in the market, it employs a few hundred people and continues to expand both its digital and physical footprintJob DescriptionThe Trade Marketing and Buyer - Beauty Sector will have the following responsibilities :Drives trade strategy by preparing and negotiating the trade book, pricelist, annual trade calendar, and all brand activations within allocated coop budgets.Coordinates all operational trade activities across internal teams and ensures clear communication of objectives, themes, and performance to stores and sales teams.Leads promotional planning and negotiation, builds the annual promotion calendar, defines mechanics per period, and ensures accurate system encoding and flawless execution.Monitors performance (sales, margin, rotation, promotional & trade results) and shares weekly insights internally and externally to guide decisions.Oversees budget management and invoicing for trade tools, promotional actions and provides audit‑ready documentation.Acts as the main contact for Nielsen, organizing performance reviews, sharing reports, and managing cost reallocation while ensuring KPI alignment across brand support materials.The Successful ApplicantPrevious experience in trade marketing or buyingProven negotiation skills, able to secure annual agreements, trade budgets, promotions, and activations.Excellent command of English (mandatory) and the ability to work in an international environment; Dutch is a strong plus but not required.High level of rigor, responsiveness, and clarity in communication, especially when coordinating multiple stakeholders (marketing, sales, supply, brands).Data‑driven mindset with the ability to track KPIs, follow up on commercial actions, and ensure flawless execution of trade and promotional plans.What's on OfferA challenging and varied job with room for your own initiative.Competitive salary package.Enjoy a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, where your ideas truly matter.ContactColienne CornetQuote job refJN-032026-6972378Job summarySectorMarketing & AgencySub SectorTrade MarketingIndustryRetailLocationBrussels CityContract TypePermanentConsultant nameColienne CornetJob ReferenceJN-032026-6972378
