Associate Manager, Brand Activation – Sharpie
Location: Manchester area (Cheadle), United Kingdom. Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager. Contract type: Permanent. Position type: Full‑time, entry level.
Join Newell Brands in delivering consumer and trade activation strategies for brands such as Sharpie, Paper Mate, Elmer’s, and Parker in the UK & Ireland.
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As an Associate Manager, Brand Activation, you will play a key supporting role to the Marketing Manager in delivering consumer and trade activation strategies, while also taking ownership of initiatives that drive growth for brands such as Sharpie, Paper Mate, Elmer’s, and Parker in the UK & Ireland.
You will manage a portfolio of national accounts, including TG Jones and Ryman, as well as B2B partners such as VOW and Costco. You will build and deliver account strategies, working cross‑functionally with operations and sales teams. Responsibilities will cover retailer media, buyer meetings, in‑store activation, and online planning and delivery.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Account Ownership: Manage B2B and national accounts across the UK&I cluster. Support the overall brand strategy and build tailored plans for retailers.
* Brand Plans: Build and deliver annual retailer‑focused brand plans, ensuring alignment with brand.
* In‑Store & Online Activation: Develop and execute annual customer marketing plans across both physical and digital channels. Manage media, displays, sampling, and activations in line with promotional calendars. Lead the design and development of in‑store and online materials, and monitor and evaluate performance across channels.
* Brand Stewardship: Activate brand activities in line with brand identity and guidelines. Support the articulation and delivery of the brand’s vision for both short‑ and long‑term success.
* Cluster Growth Plans: Deliver on cluster objectives partnering with regional marketing teams. Use POS and consumer/shopper data to develop and optimise activation plans. Track brand metrics and ensure activities align with overall growth strategies.
* New Product Launches: Support and manage product launches in the cluster. Localise and amplify launch toolkits, drive new product merchandising and activation (in‑store and online), and provide input into relevant innovation programmes.
* Joint Business Plan (JBP) Support: Collaborate with sales on JBPs and line reviews. Make product mix recommendations at customer level, and support promotional planning for key channels/customers.
* Competitor Tracking & Reporting: Regularly monitor and report on competitor product launches and market activities within the cluster.
* Budget Management: Manage budgets with the marketing manager. Plan, track and report on the annual budget. Oversee monthly spending and allocations, and manage purchase orders with accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience in channel marketing, trade marketing, brand management, brand activation, or a related role preferably within a leading consumer goods company.
* Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
* Familiarity with syndicated data sources (e.g. Nielsen, Circana) and space‑management principles/software.
* Experience with online/digital activation and e‑commerce platforms, including retailer media and digital campaign planning.
* Willingness to travel domestically 10–20% of the time.
Your Advantage
* Strong project management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
* Commercial awareness with experience supporting or managing budgets, and applying data to optimise marketing activities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
* Flexible hybrid working system (average 3 days in the office, 2 days at home per week).
* Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for professional and personal development.
* Corporate citizenship philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices.
* Bravo – global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded.
* Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others.
* Employee referral program – opportunity to earn a bonus.
* Global employee assistance program – confidential support for you and your family.
* Give@Newell – paid time‑off for charity activities dedicated to local communities.
* Access to employee resource groups that foster an inclusive culture.
* Core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership.
How to Apply
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