Trade Marketing Support Manager

Signature Products Group•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Signature Products Group® (SPG) is an industry leader in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of licensed products for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We partner with brands to expand their product categories and ensure consistent, high-quality representation across every channel — from concept through retail. SPG values creativity, teamwork, and a passion for product storytelling. We thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and accountability drive results. We are looking for a Trade Marketing Support Manager, a highly organized operator and proactive problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of sales enablement, merchandising execution, and operational excellence. If you’re energized by bringing trade strategies to life, managing complex workflows, and partnering across teams to deliver flawless in-market execution, this role was built for you.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in Trade Marketing, Sales Operations, Merchandising, or a related field within a consumer goods or retail environment
Highly organized with strong project management skills, able to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and cross-functional dependencies simultaneously
Detail-oriented operator with experience executing end-to-end processes, including product/sample coordination, inventory management, or fixture execution
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Merchandising, Operations, Finance, and Analytics teams to deliver aligned outcomes
Familiarity with retail merchandising practices, including Planograms (POGs), fixture development, and in-store execution standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience supporting costing, budgeting, or operational decision-making
Experience developing or improving processes and SOPs, with a focus on driving efficiency, scalability, and consistency
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify gaps, navigate ambiguity, and drive execution independently

Responsibilities

Own seasonal Salesmen Samples (SMS) ordering for the Sales team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment to selling strategies
Process and manage sales sample requests, partnering with Operations and Inventory teams to locate, allocate, and track product
Lead the fixture process from concept through execution, working closely with the Merchandising Coordinator to ensure validation, accuracy, and readiness for market
Support POG validation and inventory management, collaborating with Merchandising, Sales Analytics, Operations (BI & Demand Planning), and SOP teams to ensure clean, executable plans
Manage multiple trade initiatives simultaneously, tracking timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across teams
Proactively identify gaps, risks, or inefficiencies and partner cross-functionally to implement solutions
Maintain organized documentation, tracking tools, and physical assets tied to trade marketing initiatives
Conduct bi-annual SMS costing analysis, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and margin protection
Partner with Finance, Operations, and Sales to align costing assumptions with trade strategy and execution realities
Support data-driven decision-making through clear communication of cost impacts and tradeoffs
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed across: Salesmen Samples (SMS) Tradeshow warehouse inventory management Fixture creation, validation, and execution
Work alongside cross-functional teams to align expectations, standardize processes, and improve scalability
Continuously refine workflows to support growth, consistency, and operational clarity