Shopper Marketing Manager

Full Time | Permanant

Hybrid | Birstall

Role

As an experienced Shopper Marketing Manager you will be responsible for helping to grow our business in the large UK DIY retailers by implementing strong category management principles and bringing our leading decorative paint brands to life: in store and online. Creating and implementing best-in-class category management principles and omni-channel shopper marketing campaigns, you will ensure maximum exposure for our products throughout the year and at key retail periods in the calendar.

The role will expect you to use data driven insight to collaborate with customers and bring together internal cross-functional teams to achieve sales and profit objectives. You will own the channel activation plans and develop strategies to convert shoppers across all point of purchase opportunities.

What we offer:

Competitive salaryExcellent annual bonus structureFlexible hybrid workingCompany benefits including private healthcare, pension and staff discountsFull training and supportWork for a progressive organization that focuses on it's people

Key responsibilities:

Be the account and associated Shopper expert, sharing insights with internal colleagues and customersCo-ordinate internal teams to ensure account plans are delivered and profit KPIs are achievedCo-develop and implement shopper marketing plans, based on Category Management and Consumer insights, that add value to our business and align to customer plans that inspire and excite our accounts and their ShoppersUnderstand and recommend ways in which category management projects could be executed within accounts and co-marketing opportunities to reinforce category excellence and maximise identified growth driversManage and implement all shopper marketing activation within the accountsWorking closely with Brand Marketing, Digital Teams and Sales, ensure activation plans drive sales, margin and customer engagement through delivering innovative shopper experiences across the relevant touch points of each customer’s shopping journey including promotions and new product launches to influence behaviour and conversion.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Significant experience in category management in a leading brand marketing position, preferably in a fast moving environment.Commercial marketing experience with an understanding of the retail environment, developing customer strategies and implementing shopper activationsA track record in co-ordinating projects that involves collaboration with customer’s and working with internal teams to achieve a common goalStrong analytical capabilities: interpretating data and using research to develop innovative and compelling shopper solutionsA focus on results and ‘can do’ attitude with a proven track record of delivering in a profit driven environmentExcellent communication skills, with a passion for influencing and leading change across multiple stakeholdersA flair for problem solvingAbility to work on and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent prioritisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressureBudget planning, management and accountability

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

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