Retail Solutions and Implementation Planner

We are currently recruiting for one of the UK’s Leading FMCG companies who are looking for a Retail Solutions and Implementation Planner. It’s an exciting new opportunity to work for a recognised leading company specialising in Retail and Digital E-commerce, they offer an outstanding experience for users by making their services/products easily accessible online, anywhere, anytime and on any device!

What You Can Expect

• Work Type - Permanent
• Location - Watford
• Industry - Gaming/ Lottery
• Salary - £45,000

Main Responsibilities as a Retail Solutions and Implementation Planner

• Represent the needs of the retail outlets into the category teams and develop activation plans to be executed at outlet level in Retail.
• Increase brand presence in retail outlets for all categories and at all points of purchase (PPOS & POS) by working closely with the Channel Marketing Manager, the Account Team, Retail Sales Team, and Retail Operations Team to identify and convert key opportunities.
• Support key strategic Retail PPOS Projects in all activities.
• Work with the Retail team to understand key strategic priorities and PPOS opportunities to support the expansion of products in new outlets/retail sectors.
• Work with the Category teams to understand consumers, category and brand strategy, marketing communications plans and monthly objectives.
• Develop strategies, plan, tactics and cost business and marketing activities to be executed through the retail channel (at outlet level) and update and manage allocated budgets.
• Understand the UK Retail market, key trends, shopper behaviour, opportunities and constraints and input into strategy for the retail channel.
• Tailor brand advertising, PPOS, POS and communication materials where appropriate to maximise support from Retailers, where there is a proven ROI.
• Ensure relevant marketing materials and POS is produced and sent to the right outlets in line with agreed timescales.
• Measure the effectiveness of in-store initiatives.
• Input into budget process and ensure retail channel activities are delivered within agreed budgets.

Experience & Skills Required

• Demonstrable experience of delivering marketing activation plans through PPOS and POS.
• Proven knowledge of retail PPOS design and manufacturing.
• Proven consumer insight-based marketing planning.
• Ability to build cross functional relationships, manage and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience of budget management and tracking.
• Knowledge of the retail marketplace

What’s in it For You?

• Amazing company to work for!
• 34 days paid leave (This includes bank holidays)
• 2 x Life Days
• 4 x Salary of Life Insurance
• Pension contribution of 8.5%
• BUPA Health Insurance
• £500 wellness allowance
• Income Protection plus more…!

For further information on this Retail Solutions and Implementation Planner role apply below

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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