Acosta Europe is searching for an exceptional Senior Director of Field Planning & Activation - a strategic, influential leader who will shape the future of field execution across the region. In this high-impact role, you will design and deliver best-in-class field strategies, ensuring flawless execution for our clients while driving operational excellence, innovation, and measurable performance improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead field strategy & planning including workforce strategy, activation design, and quarterly planning cycles.
* Drive adoption of AI-augmented execution solutions and benchmarking.
* Ensure activation excellence across campaigns, promotions, and merchandising.
* Use insights and analytics to optimise resources and inform decision-making.
* Lead, inspire, and develop planning and activation teams.
* Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and clients.
* Support new business pitches with activation strategies and resource models.
Qualifications
* Strong communicator and influential leader.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
* Proven experience in field planning, activation, or retail operations.
* Strong data, planning, budgeting, and optimisation capability.
* Excellent stakeholder management at executive level.
* Experience with organisational transformation and change.
* Strong commercial acumen and client relationship experience.
* Understanding of European FMCG and retail environments.
At Acosta Europe, you'll be joining a team that is passionate about growth, innovation, and delivering excellence for our clients. This is a unique opportunity to influence at the highest level, accelerate your career, and shape the direction of a business with big ambitions.
We believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact and build the future in FMCG sales this is your moment.
Full Salary and benefits package discussed at screening stage.
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