Shopper Marketing Controller (Grocery)

Are you ready for a Shopper Marketing Controller role where you will be supporting the Head of Shopper to develop and implement shopper strategy and ultimately be part of the growth trajectory that my client is currently on?

Are you working in a Senior Shopper/ Trade Marketing Manager role and looking for that next step into a role that is all about setting strategy, streamlining activation processes, and giving you significant ownership of my client’s largest accounts (inc. Tesco)?

Would you like to work for a Heritage business with household brand names in their portfolio? Where you will manage a small team, strategize and activate large-scale campaigns in-store?

If you are serious about growth and would like the opportunity to work for a well-recognised brand, then scroll on!

My client is a well-established leading FMCG food business in the Greater London area that is looking to appoint a Shopper Marketer Controller – to manage 2 direct reports.

This is an opportunity where you can make an impact from day one; with a broad customer base including top 4 grocers. You will lead the grocery shopper function by supporting the sales and brand management teams to activate campaigns instore and provide a long-term strategy to complement.

The right person:

• Proven track record in channel activations, including grocery.
• Results-oriented with a focus on prioritising resources to achieve strategic goals.
• Experienced leader with a talent for team development and providing clear direction.
• Skilled in budget management and ROI communication.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinker, adept at identifying trends and growth opportunities.
• Strong drive to learn, resilience, collaboration, and innovative thinking.
• Driving commercial success through brand distinction, effective communication, and agile innovation.

The role:

Strategic Oversight: Align activities with business objectives on and off-line, oversee shopper marketing plans while managing agencies and stakeholders.

Activation Development: Design and implement plans to enhance trade, conversion, and channel engagement.

Consistency & Efficiency: Ensure uniform activation plans to maximise revenue and optimise brand investment.

Team Leadership: Manage 2 Shopper Marketing Managers, with budget oversight.

Relationship Management: Collaborate with Brand, Sales, Finance teams, category & Insight managers and customers.

Career Progression: Positioned for promotion to Head of Shopper within 2 years.

The Benefits:

• Hybrid working (2 Days in office)
• Competitive bonus and pension scheme
• Private Health Care
• Car Allowance

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to Chloe@signaturecm.co.uk or please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.

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