Shopper Marketing Controller

A high growth drinks business with a people focused culture is seeking a Shopper Marketing Controller

Our client:

• A globally recognised, branded BWS Business with quality and passion at its heart
• Their brand sits in the top 5 within their category, with strong market share, brand awareness and penetration scores; with some BIG plans for 2021 in terms of innovation, comms and partnerships
• Offers power & scale of large International BWS group, but operates as independent UK operation with agility of small business; with a committed team and a fun, family orientated and straight forward culture
• They have been on a journey to utilize category and insight and lead the way on insight led marketing, acting at pace like a true FMCG Business. Not losing sight of the passion of their brand but maintaining a competitive edge.
• A newly created Shopper Marketing Controller role to support with their increased marketing investment.

The role:

• Is a newly created leadership role in their Shopper Marketing team 
• You will be part of their growing Marketing team and be responsible for developing the Shopper Marketing strategy.
• As they look to the future with their biggest marketing investment yet, you will be responsible for activating across all channels.
• Manage a Shopper Marketing budget to deliver successful in-store activation campaigns.
• Manage an upward curve Shopper Marketing Manager  
• You would be exposed to the global SLT and be responsible for communicating the strategy of their largest brand.   

Ideal candidate:

• Will be experienced in shopper marketing within a branded FMCG environment.
• You will be operating at a senior level and have experience in managing a direct report.
• Will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering successful in-store activation plans.
• Be naturally collaborative and be able to work cross functionally with sales, brand and category insights teams.

Benefits & details:

• Excellent culture which inspires creativity, progression and growth for all
• Salary is pitched c£60-70k (DOE with possible stretch) + bonus opportunity, car allowance, pension, private medical and gym benefits
• Office based but high amount of flexibility to WFH 2-3 days p/week for the right candidate

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