Programmes Manager

Join us at Gekko for an exciting opportunity as a Programmes Manager for one of our global clients! You'll spearhead the launch and activation of retail operations programmes, collaborating with the client, external vendors, and field teams to drive success. Your mission? Develop innovative programmes both in-store and out to showcase our cutting-edge hardware products.

As the driving force behind retailer engagement, you'll create compelling initiatives to boost sales, knowledge, and brand presence. We're seeking a dynamic leader who can navigate complex projects, manage multiple stakeholders, and ensure flawless execution from end to end. If you thrive on challenges, excel at relationship-building and have a passion for consumer electronics, this role is tailor-made for you!

Your Package

• Salary £33,000 + 12% bonus scheme
• 22 days paid holiday (per annum) in addition to bank holidays
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Holiday purchase or sell scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme, perkbox
• 12 month contract

Your Role

The core responsibilities of this position will be:

• Take ownership of measuring and reporting all retail, training, and post purchase programmes, liaising with all vendors to ensure programme success to clear ROI
• Implement clear programme roadmaps and ensure all vendors remain on track with action completion, developing these to meet the need.
• Lead client meetings, sharing insight, feedback and results on a weekly basis and detailing plans
• Work within the agreed budget to propose ways in which we can differentiate the brand in-store through launch execution, staff incentives, competitions and rewards
• Meet agreed deadlines for projects and tasks, effectively managing the process and expectations with all stakeholders
• Analyse sales and engagement data to drive change and increase return on investment

Do you have what it takes?

The Programmes Manager role will be perfect for you if you:

• Having an understanding of the consumer electronics retailer landscape, specifically mobile, smart home and wearables is desirable
• Must be able to build and manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to multi-task & project manage large & often complex activities
• The ability to prioritise and set realistic timelines
• Great attention to detail and initiative
• Good written & verbal communication
• Strong presentation skills in both creation and delivery
• Have a full UK driving licence

This opportunity will be full time on a 12 month contract. The role will require you to work from our Newbury Head Office 3 days per week, with remaining days spent working remotely.

Gekko, a leading field marketing and experiential agency, we value trust, insightfulness, and honesty in everything we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.