Who are we? Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. Despite medical advancements, animal lifespans are on the decline. Today, the average pet only reaches 37% of their full potential lifespan and statistics have shown us that many suffer from dental disease, cancer, and obesity. Simply put, the status quo is not enough. As humans, we’ve experienced firsthand the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, and we believe our furry friends deserve the same. We're on a mission to do just that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. As the world’s most sustainable pet wellness company, we’re putting pets and our planet first - one bowl at a time. Today, we are proud to share we’ve served over 100 million meals to puppers and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and expand into new markets. Currently, we have a team of 250 pet-obsessed people, and we're continuing to grow (yes, looking at you!). These carefully selected people are dedicated to building the next generation of technology and products to help empower pet parents to take control over their pet’s wellbeing. Our Mission The time we share with our pets is being cut short. Despite medical advancements, they’re getting sicker earlier. They’re dying prematurely. The industry has it backwards - prioritising treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. That’s where we come in. At Lyka, we take a preventative, holistic and personalised approach to pet care. We look at the full picture, factoring in the diet, lifestyle and environment of each individual animal. We don’t stop at symptoms, instead we dig for the root cause. We create nutrition plans unique to each pet, because it’s not just about living longer, but living well too. Our mission is to increase the lifespan of dogs and cats. The opportunity: We are looking for a Trade Marketing Manager (Vet Channel) to bring Lyka's veterinary channel strategy to life through exceptional execution. Working within the brand team, they will partner with closely with the Partnerships Marketing Manager, this role is the engine behind how our vet engagement programmes come to life, from conference presence and in-clinic experiences to community partnerships and the tools that make it easy for vets to recommend Lyka. The role reports into the Brand Director, with a dotted line into the VP of Partnerships. It sits alongside the Partnerships Marketing Manager in a collaborative structure where both roles work as a team, sharing context and moving fast together. Role Responsibilities: Conferences & Events Own end-to-end delivery of Lyka's presence at veterinary conferences (including AVA and key state events), from stand build and logistics through to on-the-day experience and post-event follow-up Manage event activations including dinners, pop-ups - coordinating venues, invitations, catering, and brand materials Brief and manage suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders to deliver on-brand, high-impact event experiences In-Clinic Experiences & Assets Produce and manage distribution of in-clinic assets Brief and manage the design team on new clinic materials Manage merchandise and branded materials inventory for the vet channel Community & Partnership Activations Support the activation of Lyka's community partnerships ensuring they show up meaningfully in the vet channel Coordinate co-branded materials, event participation, and community comms that demonstrate Lyka is an active part of the vet ecosystem Help bring partner stories to life through content and activation that VPMs can use in clinic conversations Requirements What you will bring: Excellent project management skills, highly organised, able to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines without dropping the ball Experience in marketing, events, or partnerships, with a strong track record of owning and delivering activations end-to-end Strong communicator who can write clear briefs, manage suppliers confidently, and build good working relationships across teams A natural collaborator — this role works closely with the Partnerships Marketing Manager (Vet Strategy) and the broader marketing team, so a team-first attitude is essential Comfortable working alongside scientific or evidence-based content — you don't need to be a vet, but you need to represent the brand credibly in a professional channel Sydney-based and available to attend events as required, including some interstate travel and occasional weekends Comfortable with data: able to track programme metrics and report on what's working Benefits Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes on behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product! Growth and Development – Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expand. We provide an annual L&D budget for you to continue your personal development. Work for a sustainability-focused company – we care about the health of our dogs and our planet. We’re proud to be Australia’s only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet wellness company and we’re always looking at ways for us to improve sustainability practices. Be part of a diverse top-talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies. Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up Wellbeing assistance and tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends – flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training and care to help them live their best life! We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams Lyka is an equal-opportunity employer devoted to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity, are devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
