Title:  Trade Marketing Trainee

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• Title: Trade Marketing Trainee
• Location: Bratislava, Slovak Republic
• Professional Area: Trade Marketing
• Contract Type: Full time, Fixed-term (12 months) Employment Contract
• Professional Level: Entry/Specialist
• Reporting To: Trade Marketing Manager, Trade Marketing

Job Description

Trade Marketing Trainee

As a Trade Marketing Trainee at JT International, you’ll gain hands-on experience in data analysis, CRM management, and sales support while working closely with cross-functional teams. You’ll help drive business insights, optimize processes, and contribute to key trade marketing initiatives—all in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If you're analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative and eager to learn, this is your chance to kickstart a career in Trade Marketing with a global leader!

What will you do:

• Database Management: Ensure regular and accurate mapping of accounts and products from external databases to the internal database to safeguard an expanded DTB of Points of Sale and the most accurate overview of sales data at the SKU level.
• CRM Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining the CRM database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information, preparing comprehensive CRM training manuals for the sales force team, and updating and loading planograms within the CRM system to support efficient sales operations.
• Data-Driven Support: Provide data-driven support for urgent business needs by generating, maintaining, and analyzing daily and weekly reports to deliver key business insights and support decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work in close collaboration with the respective colleagues of Data & CRM system, B2B online platform, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of activities. Actively participate in TM meetings, participate in field visits on a regular basis.

What would you need to be successful in this role:

• Results-driven, proactive, and possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and create enthusiasm for tasks and initiatives and to work independently while maintaining high-quality standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or soon graduation (summer/autumn 2025) in Business Administration, Economics, Maths & Physics, or a related field,
• Fluency in Slovak and/or Czech, good command of English
• Digital proficiency, e.g. MS Office, Excellent Excel skills

What is an advantage:

• Previous internships or any work experience
• Participation in relevant projects or extracurricular activities
• Knowledge of forecasting tools or ERP (SAP) systems
• Power BI skills

What can we offer:

Certified #1TOP EMPLOYER with long-term business growth.
Unique company culture of belonging, positive energy, caring and trust.
Competitive salary and benefits, including life insurance.

A wide range of initiatives and tools supporting our diversity and inclusion:

• Barrier-free office
• Flexible ways of working (50:50 office/remotely; flexible work time, allowances for home working costs)
• Wellbeing program addressing work-life balance, physical, mental, social and financial health
• Premium medical care
• Individual support to employees in specific life situations
• Opportunities to actively participate in initiatives promoting an inclusive work environment (Gender Equality, LGBTQIA+, New Ways of Working, Wellbeing)
• Ongoing development opportunities in a truly multinational environment that will inspire your professional and personal growth
• A range of projects and tasks with the autonomy to achieve them
• And many other local benefits and opportunities!

Application Process

• Apply by April 21

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now! Next Steps: After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening > Interviews & Case Study > Offer.

Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.

Thank you very much for your curiosity about the role. You are welcome to apply. Please send your CV in English.

Inclusivity Statement

JTI is an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and providing support for specific needs or access requirements.