Talentcor London is currently recruiting for our client, a London based multi-national organization considered a leader in the manufacturing sector.
The person hired for the position of Shopper Marketer will develop and activate retailer/distributor and channel strategies to enable execution of our category strategy in both a retail and online environment.  Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project planning and leadership skills are essential in this role.
 
 Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops plan and executes shopper marketing strategy that is aligned to the category, brand and retailer strategy.
• Defines programs, tactics and coordinates the execution across cross-functional teams for displays, promotions, and pricing within established corridors and brand requirements.
• Recommends account-specific programs or promotions, and proposes adjustments to the mix, including eChannels, based on changes in metrics and trends.
• Partners with Category Analysts and Sales teams to develop optimal planogram product mix, shelf layouts and/or online mix and catalogue layouts based on consumer and shopper insights, category performance and marketing strategy.
• Builds long-term relationships with accounts’ marketing departments to influence program adoption. Collaborates with accounts in developing and executing marketing programs. 
• Conducts store visits regularly to facilitate solid understanding of competitive activity, effectiveness of off-shelf placements and in-store execution opportunities.
• Manages shopper marketing budget and prioritize programs based on ROI.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor level degree or higher from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales, marketing or category management

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing or Business Degree from an accredited institution is preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a shopper or consumer marketing role.
• Advanced analytical experience, including work in market trends, gap analysis, opportunity benchmarking, planogram development, space-to-performance projects and P/L analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with one or more related disciplines, such as customer/consumer/shopper insights, channel/product marketing, shopper marketing, business/market development, branding, business analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills with demonstrated experiences in leading cross-functional teams, managing differing interests and perspectives.
• Advanced analytical skills.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please forward your resume to Christine Oakley at coakley@talentcor.com
Talentcor would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
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