Senior Trade Marketing Manager – Italy
Location: Milan
Contract type: Fixed-term contract (maternity leave)
Team description
Italy is one of SumUp's most important retail markets, with major national accounts, more than a thousand partner stores, and a dedicated field team bringing our products to shelves across the country. You'll join at a pivotal moment, picking up an established set of account plans, in-store programmes and product launches, and keeping that momentum going without missing a beat. It's a role that blends retail strategy with hands-on execution, giving you real ownership over how SumUp shows up in Italian stores.
Responsibilities
•In partnership with the Business Development Manager, lead trade marketing strategy for the Italian market, driving sell-out across major retail accounts and partner stores
•Manage and coordinate the local field team of 15 people, including a Field Operations Manager, Project Managers and Merchandisers, to hit shared targets
•Partner with Business Development Managers to turn demand projects, such as promotional plans, product launches and in-store tests, into results on the shelf
•Monitor in-store execution and product visibility, building action plans to keep standards high across retail partners
•Collaborate with the Marketing Development team to shape Italy-specific campaigns that fit the local retail landscape
•Oversee the external field agency relationship, including performance management and contract coordination
Requirements
•Proven experience in trade marketing or retail marketing within the Italian market, ideally with established relationships across major retailers
•Comfort leading external teams and agencies, with strong coordination and people management instincts
•Strong project management skills, with the ability to track multiple workstreams and keep delivery on schedule
•Confident communication in both Italian and English, including the ability to produce clear, structured business documents
•Ability to move easily between strategic planning and hands-on, day-to-day execution
Conditions
•🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our inspiring Milan location. This involves an office-first setup
•🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
•📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
•🏖️ Generous time off: 22 days of annual paid leave, 32 hours of Ex Festività (Personal Hours), plus public holidays and special leave days
•💼 Financial security: corporate pension contributions that support your long-term future
•❤️ Well-being support: access to a mental health Employee Assistance Programme for guidance and care when needed
•🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
