We’re looking for a POS Marketing Manager to join our marketing team. You’ll be responsible for the creative development and production of all our in-store Point of Sale (POS). Initiate, develop and maintain robust processes to efficiently manage and deliver POS for the trading calendar along with ad-hoc activity in store.
Produce accurate phasing by period and report any potential overspends / savings to the Senior Marketing Manager.
developing effective working relationships and methods of communication with key influencers and stakeholders in other departments, such as Commercial, Trade Planning and Retail Operations.
Become a key stakeholder and advocate of the Brand Guidelines, ensuring they are up to date and applied to in-store communications, but also challenging them when required for your channel.
Lead the relationships with external suppliers ensuring the full brief and scope of project is delivered on time and in budget.
We’re looking for an experienced POS Marketing Manager with knowledge and understanding of the creative process, artwork and print production. You’ll be experienced in developing Point of Sale campaigns and it’s likely you’ll have at least 4 years experience in Retail marketing or agency experience. You’ll be able to demonstrate delivering to budget and managing sign off, stakeholder management, managing multiple projects and be able to clearly communicate requirements when briefing Artworkers, Designers and suppliers.
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Marketing team are based, along with our other support functions. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
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