The trade marketing starter — supporting retail partnerships and channel programs.
Junior Trade/Channel Marketing roles support retail and distribution partnerships. You're coordinating promotions, managing materials, and supporting field teams. The people who succeed here understand retail dynamics and are comfortable working with external partners.
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
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The trade marketing starter — supporting retail partnerships and channel programs.
Median pay for a Junior Retail Brand Ambassador is about $38K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $31K to $60K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Speaking, Persuasion, Reading Comprehension, and Service Orientation.
Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.
Employment in this field is projected to decline about 0.1% through 2034, with roughly 64,770 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Retail Brand Ambassador, Merchandiser, and Product Specialist.
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