Senior Manager, Trade Marketing – APAC + Travel Retail

Hourglass Cosmetics•West Hollywood, CA

12d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Trade Marketing supports the VP of Trade Marketing and partners with the Hourglass APAC and Travel Retail regional team, overseeing key accounts including Sephora ANZ and SEA, specialty accounts, and global Travel Retail partners. The role develops and coordinates retailer support plans for seasonal launches and core collections, merchandising and in-store exposure, digital assets, product pages, and retailer activations. It also maintains assortment, launch, and promotional calendars; manages retailer requests and product setup; and supports Travel Retail exclusive products from ideation through execution. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and collaboration across functions and regions. The successful candidate will manage complex priorities and work with APAC teams. The role is hybrid, with a requirement to work from the corporate office at least 60% of the time.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in trade marketing within beauty; luxury experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
Passion for products, specifically cosmetics and skincare.
Excellent communication skills; natural networking, teamwork, and strong organizational abilities.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams and processes.
Analytical skills, including experience tracking and reporting.
Adaptable, resourceful, and forward-thinking approach.
Strong trade marketing background in cosmetics or skincare.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Ability to execute as a creative, positive, and high-energy individual.
Ability to work from the corporate office at least 60% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Luxury beauty experience.
Experience working with teams in the APAC region.
Experience at innovative, fast-paced startups or indie brands.

Responsibilities

Support the VP of Trade Marketing as a key partner to the APAC and Travel Retail regional team.
Build support plans with the regional team for seasonal new product launches and core collections.
Coordinate with the VP of Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising team on seasonal planograms, secondary placement fixtures, and retailer events.
Brief and track creative requests for retailer secondary in-store exposures, windows, and related placements.
Manage APAC and Travel Retail retailer digital asset requests, from briefing the Creative team through timely delivery of asset packs to the region.
Collaborate with regional Trade Marketing teams to review and align activations and resources, ensuring consistent messaging and maximizing opportunities across global markets.
Lead retailer product page updates for seasonal launches and ongoing maintenance and optimization.
Prepare retailer meeting materials and presentations with the Sr Director, Marketing APAC + TR and VP of Trade Marketing, including for bi-annual market meetings.
Update and maintain the global Master Assortment file and Retailer Launch Calendar for the APAC and Travel Retail region.
Maintain the APAC and Travel Retail Retailer Promotional Calendar for leadership visibility.
Manage retailer and regional competition requests for marketing campaigns, photo shoots, and social exposures.
Manage item setup and creation for new product launches using retailer processes and portals.
Support Travel Retail exclusive products by partnering on item ideation, owning brief submission, and ensuring timely execution.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement savings plans with company match
Paid family leave
Education-related programs
Paid holidays
Discretionary vacation time
Eligibility to participate in a company discretionary bonus plan based on personal performance and company results