What's the role about?
Head of Instore Media Propositions
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: up to £75,000 per annum + Company Bonus + 27 days holiday (+ birthday off)
Working: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with some flexibility available)
Location: Leeds, LS1 (Hybrid) - 2 days in our Leeds Head Office and 3 days working remote/client sites
Do you have the expertise to bridge the gap between physical retail and digital innovation? GIG Retail is looking for a Head of Instore Media Propositions to revolutionise how brands connect with customers in-store. You will lead the digitisation of physical environments, managing everything from traditional and experiential formats to advanced digital signage and audio networks.
The Role: What You'll Be Doing:
1. You own the Strategic Roadmap. You will define the instore media vision, prioritising opportunities based on commercial viability and operational feasibility.
2. Lead digital transformation and the evolution of instore media into digital networks, leveraging sensor technology and audience data.
3. Own project delivery and manage complex, multi-site deployments and pilot "test-and-learn" programs to validate new formats.
4. Partnership Management and establishing relationships with strategic vendors to drive capability enhancements and lead "build vs. buy" evaluations.
5. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for senior clients, presenting data-driven recommendations for instore network investments.
Who You Are And What You'll Bring:
6. You are a retail expert. You have deep expertise in retail media and a proven record of landing new solutions in complex retail environments.
7. You are highly skilled in Digital Signage, Audience Technology, Sensor Technology, Out Of Home (OHH)
8. You are commercially driven. You understand the operational complexity of instore media and data sets and can translate it into clear ROI for stakeholders.
9. You excel at collaboration and building relationships and leading teams through significant complexity and risk
10. You are a people leader. You are a mentor who fosters a culture of operational excellence and customer-first thinking.
11. You have a logical mindset, with excellent attention to detail.
12. Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office
Why GIG Retail?
We are a values-led business that puts people first. Our culture blends commercial excellence with a customer-focused approach and a mindset for continuous growth. You will be empowered to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact.
What We offer:
13. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 4 "joker" half days and your birthday off
14. Hybrid and flexible working policy
15. Vibrant agency environment with regular social and wellbeing activities
16. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
17. Electric Car Scheme
18. Cycling to work scheme
19. Income protection, Death in Service and Pension Scheme.
20. Employee Discounts
Ready to lead the future of InStore Retail Media? We are looking forward to hearing from you Apply now and bring your expertise to GIG Retail.
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More about us...
We are a tight-knit team of Retail Media Experts specialising in developing and managing top-performing retail media networks for some of the world's largest retailers. With our expertise and proven track record, we know what it takes to drive success in retail media.
Our culture is one of inclusivity, creativity and positivity and we believe that happy employees lead to happy clients. With a supportive team and a focus on work-life balance, we have a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment. Our IMPACT values are an intrinsic part of who we are (Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at Heart, Accountability, Customer Centric and Teamwork). Our "Culture Club" shines a light on 5 key areas that we believe make GIG Retail a standout place to work - charity, sustainability, mental health & wellness, EDI and social events. We are certified as a Great Place to Work.
We are expanding our team and have several exciting opportunities. We are typically based 2 days a week in our Leeds head office, with 3 days either working from home or visiting our clients.
If you are looking for a great team and a great company to work for apply now.
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