Trade Marketing Specialist
Melbourne
Marketing /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
About Quad Lock 🚀
Quad Lock is one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies and a certified Great Place to Work. Based in Melbourne, Quad Lock revolutionised the smartphone mounting game with our patented case-based mounting system. Originally launched in 2011, the Quad Lock range now includes mounts for Cycling, Motorcycling, Driving, Running, Marine and a range of Lifestyle options. To date, millions of Quad Lock products have been shipped to over 100 countries and sales continue to grow worldwide at a rapid pace.
About our People 👥
At Quad Lock not only do we work hard and love what we do, we are also a great bunch of people with a diverse range of interests. We have keen cyclists and motorbike riders, runners and car enthusiasts (of course). But did you know we also have movie buffs, musicians and entrepreneurs, but most importantly we’re all super proud to be part of the Quad Lock team.
About the Role 🤔
We're on the lookout for a Trade Marketing Specialist who’ll play a key role in driving retail success by coordinating trade programs, assets, analysis and support go‑to‑market execution for new products. This role is a dynamic mix of hands-on Trade/Channel Marketing execution with Product Marketing support, to drive growth across our retail partners.
What You'll Do 🎯
Trade & Channel Marketing
• Develop and implement trade marketing plans to enhance brand presence and boost sales within the retail environment
• Develop a shop-in-shop retail display program, including creating guidelines and partnering with Ops on logistics and tracking
• Build and localise sell‑in decks, line reviews, support with planograms, POS and promo calendars for key accounts
• Implement an annual trade activation calendar aligned with seasonal campaigns and major launches
• Coordinate tradeshow activation and sales enablement tools
• Monitor and report on the performance of trade marketing, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation
Product Marketing Support
• Assist in the creation of concise GTM briefs for each new product or major update
• Assist in the coordination of launch plans and timelines across DTC and retail
• Prepare launch toolkits: messaging one‑pagers, FAQs, comparison matrices and B2B sell-in materials, supporting training assets and sales talking points
• Write B2B asset briefs for content production, manage, drive approvals and distribution
Enablement, Analytics & Ops
• Keep product training assets and sales decks updated
• Report on key initiatives: sell‑in and sell‑through, velocity, promo lift and content compliance
• Maintain trackers, raise POs, reconcile invoices and support budget tracking
What You'll Bring 🤝
- Proven experience in Trade/Channel Marketing and/or Omnichannel Product Marketing support in consumer goods, accessories or adjacent categories
- Strong understanding of the retail landscape and how to influence point-of-purchase decisions
- Working knowledge of retail levers: assortment, planogram, promo mechanics and shelf execution
- Strong project coordination with attention to detail and follow‑through
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring cohesive marketing efforts across sales, product development and external partners
- Comfortable with dashboards and spreadsheets, able to translate data into actions
- Clear communicator and collaborator across Sales, Product, eCom and Creative
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field, or equivalent experience
- Willingness to travel for tradeshows, account meetings and market visits
What it’s like to work at Quad Lock 👀
At Quad Lock our customers mean the world to us but so does our team, by joining us you’ll be able to take advantage of the amazing perks we have on offer:
🌏 Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle
🏃♀️ Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing
📱 Technology allowance to stay connected
🥑 Weekly lunch on us to enhance your team connections
🧠 Dedicated learning & development allowance for continuous growth
🫶 Volunteer Leave to support causes you’re passionate about
🍼 16 weeks of parental leave to support your growing families
🌐 Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
🐘 Paid Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss Leave (Pink Elephant) supporting families during difficult times
You’ll join a highly cohesive vibrant and collaborative culture in a business where you can continue to build your skill set. This is a chance to grow and develop your career whilst working in an environment with like-minded colleagues that love what they do, encourage and promote innovation and bring a contagious energy to work every day!
Join the Team:
Quad Lock is an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're looking to grow your career with us, we'd love to hear from you! Don’t be afraid to stand out, back your achievements and show us what makes you the best candidate for the role. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!
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