Head of Trade Marketing (m / f / d)

Overview About HOLY HOLY is the soft drink revolution: With our powdered drinks HOLY Energy, HOLY Hydration and HOLY Iced Tea you get amazing taste across 50 flavors while maintaining a good conscience for your body & the environment. Over 2M loyal customers: Started in a shared apartment by three best friends we have scaled to Europe’s fastest growing consumer brand and our cult-like community the HOLY Squad loves it: 4.6 stars speak for themselves. From D2C to Global Omnichannel: In less than four years we’ve profitably scaled HOLY to more than 150M D2C revenue in DACH, FR and the UK. Now scaling our retail business we’re on an exciting transition to becoming a true omnichannel rocketship. We are still just getting started: Backed by the world’s best consumer investors we aim to revolutionize the soft drink industry and build a generational love brand: tastier, healthier & more sustainable. Our team of 100 people aims high (Coca‑Cola we’re coming for you!). About the Position After profitably scaling our DTC business past 200M HOLY has successfully entered the retail space launching in over 5000 doors across Germany and Austria. Now we’re ready to level up. As Head of Trade Marketing you’ll take full ownership of how HOLY shows up in-store across key markets. From disruptive launches to high-velocity promos and POS activations you’ll be the engine that drives conversion, shopper love and commercial impact in retail. This is a strategic role with leadership impact, perfect for a visionary who wants to be part of one of Europe’s most disruptive beverage brands that dominate both digital and physical shelves as we challenge industry giants. Responsibilities Trade Marketing Strategy Ownership across Germany, Austria and the UK translating brand strategy into disruptive localised sell-in / sell-out concepts. Team Leadership of Trade Marketing Managers and external partners; driving executional excellence and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration (Sales, Brand, Supply Chain). Scalable Activation Playbook Development including promo mechanics, modular POS materials and a repeatable approach to new launches (e.g. Ice Tea Limited Editions UK roll-out). Category Penetration Maximization through collaboration with key accounts and field sales to improve shelf presence, secondary placement and in-store theatre. Budget Management for promo & retail media per market and channel; ensuring trade marketing effectiveness and high ROI across touchpoints. Sales Partnership Excellence through compelling toolkits and presentations establishing a repeatable best-in-class launch playbook. Data-Driven Performance Optimization through analysis of campaign and promo performance (retail media rotation, ROI) and strategic adjustments. About You Proven leadership in Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing or Retail Marketing within the FMCG space (ideally food or beverage). Strong background in omnichannel environments collaborating with national retailers and field sales as well as across brand or performance marketing teams. Hands-on builder mentality with a sharp eye for detail and excellence in execution. Deep understanding of shopper psychology and category dynamics with the ability to win both hearts and shelf space. Strategic mindset combined with pragmatic execution capable of zooming out to design systems and zooming in to make a display stand out. Fluency in German and English both written and spoken. Our Offering In today’s job market A-players have many options to choose from. As part of our offer we prioritise providing a productive working environment and opportunities for addition to competitive compensation including company shares you can expect : A successful and growing company: Join a company that has been growing profitable and quickly for the last 36 months and have raised a Series B while many other e-commerce companies are struggling. Huge impact and career growth: Enjoy huge impact and hence explosive career growth, build your own market and shape HOLY’s internationalisation in a top market. Awesome team: Join an awesome team of colleagues who are ambitious, funny, down-to-earth and authentic. Get to know us and see for yourself! Top product: Marketing is important but a good product is essential. Our differentiated soft drinks have won over customers. Check out our Trustpilot reviews or contact us for free samples. Future of e-commerce: Be part of the future of e-commerce and help set new standards in many areas. Work with the best minds in the industry. Startup culture: Join a startup culture that values flat hierarchies, fast pace and personal development. With us you can make a real impact. Competitive comp: Strong salary, equity package and additional benefits. Perfect setup: Enjoy a perfect setup that includes all the requirements of a modern employer such as a central office in Berlin Prenzlauerberg, flexible working hours and much more. Find out more about HOLY and our team on our careers page. The Process We’re growing fast and we’re ready for you to start as soon as possible. That said we’re also patient enough to wait for the right person. Quality beats speed. Intro Call: A 30-minute screening with Luca, our Talent Partner. You’ll talk about HOLY, the role, your experience and whether our expectations align. Hiring Manager Interview: You’ll meet Ben, our Director of Retail. Case Study & On-Site Interview: Once the first interviews go well you’ll receive a short case study to complete at home and come into our Berlin HQ to discuss it. You’ll also meet your team. Founder Interview with Matze: As a strong cultural fit is important to us you will have a final meeting with Matze, one of our HOLY Founders. This gives both you and us the opportunity for a final check. Offer & Decision: If everything aligns well make you an offer and look forward to building HOLY together. The full process typically takes 2-3 weeks. Any questions or concerns? If you have any questions or feedback please send an email to . About us Holy Energy GmbH (HOLY) Saarbrücker Str. 37 10405 Berlin Disclaimer EN: Holy Energy GmbH is an equal opportunity workplace and is devoted to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a specific need that requires assistance in the application process please reach out to our People Team at . DE: Holy Energy GmbH ist ein Arbeitgeber der Chancengleichheit und frdert sich dafr gleiche Beschftigungsmoglichkeiten unabhngig von Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Abstammung, Religion, Geschlecht, Nationalität, sexueller Orientierung, Alter, Staatsbuergerschaft, Familienstand, Behinderung oder Geschlechtsidentität zu bieten. Wenn du spezielle Bedurfnisse hast die Unterstutzung im Bewerbungsprozess erfordern wendest du dich bitte an unser People Team unter . Required Experience: Director Key Skills: Digital Marketing, Performance Marketing, B2B Sales, Marketing, SAAS, Growing Experience, Customer Acquisition, Multichannel Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Team Management, Public Speaking, Lead Generation Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr