Join a team where your diverse skills can really shine. If you’re detail driven, confident communicating with others, passionate about numbers, experienced with Excel and great at juggling deadlines, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be a core support for both our National Accounts and Newstrade Marketing Teams and as a result offers the opportunity to gain experience in both areas. It offers exposure to retail accounts as well as all the titles within our portfolio. The purpose of this role is to manage retail activity (both trade and shopper marketing) to include booking of space, checking of POS and to process the invoices in a timely manner.
We offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 8 office days every 4 weeks at our Peterborough office, plus occasional travel to meet with publishers and other key contacts.
What you’ll be doing
* Support the Retail National Account team in the management of key retail accounts through the provision of efficient, timely and accurate administrative support
* Support the Retail National Accounts / Newstrade Marketing / Client Services teams by taking clear and effective ownership of agreed areas, such as the promotional space booking, POS management and the invoice process
* Management of the retail promotional plan (both newstrade and shopper marketing) ensuring that the annual plan is correctly input into the system (MARS) and that any changes are managed.
* Ensure all booking forms for all promotional activity are completed accurately and sent to the account(s) within the specified account deadlines.
* Organise and order POS/merchandising for all shopper marketing activity in relevant retailer as per agreed deadline.
* Ensure the retail invoices are signed off correctly in the system/s (MARS and NAV) in line with the retailer’s payment terms.
* Support in the supply and maintenance of any relevant additional information and analytical support required by the Frontline business.
* Track the trade marketing spend within the account and alert the National Account Manager if the spend
We are looking for people with
* Exceptional Attention to Detail – accuracy is essential in all aspects of the role.
* Strong Numeracy & Data Management Skills – confident working with numbers and handling data.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel – confident using spreadsheets to analyse, organise, and present information.
* Highly Organised & Reliable – able to prioritise workload, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver on time.
* Collaborative Team Player – works effectively with others and contributes positively to shared goals.
* Methodical Working Style – structured approach to tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
* Clear & Adaptable Communicator – confident in both written and verbal communication.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.
What’s in it for you
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
* Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
* Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
* Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
* Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
* On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
* Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App with access to a range of deals and discounts
* Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues
About us
Join the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple. Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units—Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media—supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment.
We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retail solutions partner. We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more. We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across, hotels, travel hubs, and world famous events internationally.
Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive.
Our Culture
Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Our I ACT values—Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust—drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment.
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