Brand Manager – Grocery & Confectionery Portfolio

About the role

InTrade LLC is seeking a motivated Brand Manager to lead the commercial development of its grocery and confectionery portfolio. You will act as the primary liaison with international suppliers and drive growth through strategic purchasing, negotiations, and brand initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Own the assigned portfolio of grocery and confectionery brands and drive commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers, managing communication and negotiations independently.
• Develop purchasing plans and commercial strategies for each brand.
• Conduct market research, analyse competitors, identify consumer trends and uncover new business opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with local retail chains and coordinate commercial and marketing activities.
• Monitor sales performance across distribution channels and recommend actions to improve results.
• Analyse pricing, margins, stock turnover and overall brand performance, preparing regular commercial reports.
• Identify causes of over‑stock or shortages and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain continuous communication with international partners to support brand development.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
• 2–3 years of experience in Brand Management, Commercial Operations, Import, Category Management or a similar commercial role.
• Experience in the FMCG or Food & Beverage industry is a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Russian.
• Proven ability to manage professional business correspondence with international partners.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Opportunity to manage a portfolio of internationally recognised brands.
• Career development in Brand Management within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Supportive onboarding and mentoring from experienced team members.