Interim Trade Marketeer
About the job
- At least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in a comparable Trade Marketing or Commercial Marketing role, preferably in B2B, wholesale, or technical retail.
- Experience with stakeholder management, coordinating between sales, product management, and external partners.
- Strong operational capability, including quickly taking ownership of tasks, working in a structured way, and maintaining oversight in a busy environment.
- The role requires 24 hours per week of availability, initially for three months, with an option to extend.
- Manage, prioritize, and appropriately handle the Versterkt inbox on a consistent basis.
- Maintain proactive coordination between Product Management, Business Units, and external suppliers.
- Track action items, deadlines, and daily operational questions to reduce workload on the marketing team and ensure continuity.
- Develop, plan, and prepare the Trade Marketing calendar for the coming year.
- Set up commercial activities and campaigns in close collaboration with Product Management and suppliers.
- Prepare all activities for the first and second quarters so they are ready to launch without backlogs.
- Develop a future-proof Trade Marketing approach for the combined Rexel-Wasco assortment, subject to available capacity.
- Identify commercial opportunities within relevant customer segments.
- Translate assortment and market strategies into concrete Trade Marketing initiatives.
- Experience in a comparable Trade Marketing or Commercial Marketing role within B2B, wholesale, or technical retail is preferred.
About the company
Rexel USA is a large electrical distributor in the United States, part of the Rexel Group. It serves millions of electrical customers by providing access to energy, communications and supply-chain brands, along with expertise, resources and hands-on programs to help customers grow. It sells and distributes electrical products and offers services such as design input, lighting upgrades, alternative energy solutions, and supply-chain optimization, backed by productivity tools. Its goal is to help customers thrive by expanding brands and services, improving energy solutions, and delivering value to customers and shareholders.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 sales rose 5.1%, with North American data centers driving sequential acceleration.
- Rexel completed three 2026 North American acquisitions, expanding automation and advanced services.
- Management lifted 2026 guidance to roughly 6.2% EBITA margin and strong cash conversion.
What critics are saying
- Rexel cut about 600 FTEs in 2025, signaling margin pressure and integration strain.
- A €124 million French antitrust fine hit 2025 cash flow and governance credibility.
- Graybar and Sonepar can outbid Rexel for acquisitions, squeezing growth and lowering returns.
What makes Rexel USA unique
- Rexel USA pairs local banners like Schwing with national scale and supplier leverage.
- 2026 DEE Electronics adds OEM assembly, kitting, and supply-chain expertise for critical infrastructure.
- Revere's Rockwell automation franchise deepens Midwest industrial automation coverage across Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Benefits
- Parental Leave
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefits