At a Glance
- Tasks: Support shopper marketing plans for top consumer brands and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential contract extension, and exposure to leading brands.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in marketing while making a real impact on shopper initiatives.
- Qualifications: Strong Excel skills and previous experience in marketing or retail preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23596 - 28840 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Shopper Marketing Assistant to support the delivery of shopper activation plans across a portfolio of leading consumer brands. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to shopper marketing, sales, eCommerce, and data-driven decision-making within a fast-paced commercial environment. Working closely with the Shopper Marketing team, Data Analyst Lead, eCommerce Specialist and Sales function, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing marketing activities across key retail channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage the Shopper Channel Calendar, ensuring all marketing activations are accurately planned and kept up to date.
- Support the Shopper Marketing team with campaign development, execution, and post-campaign analysis.
- Collaborate with internal teams and retail partners to ensure successful delivery of shopper marketing initiatives.
- Coordinate with external vendors on in-store and online activation plans, including POS design, artwork development, planograms, and merchandising support.
- Manage marketing assets, ensuring materials are distributed effectively to retailers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct in-store competitor and category research to identify market trends, opportunities, and best-in-class execution.
- Prepare and analyse reports using internal and external data sources to monitor brand and competitor activity.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to the wider Shopper Marketing team.
- Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including creation, tracking, confirmation, and reconciliation.
Skills & Experience
- Strong Excel skills are essential.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- Previous experience in marketing, retail, FMCG, sales support, or a similar coordination role would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive pay rate of £18.07 - £20.34.
- Initial 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.
- Opportunity to work with well-known consumer brands.
- Exposure to a broad range of shopper marketing and commercial activities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
If you're highly organised, commercially minded, and looking to develop your career within shopper marketing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Shopper Marketing Assistant employer: ECS
ECS Resource Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a CyberArk Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a global managed service provider, enhancing your skills while contributing to significant telecom initiatives. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to work-life balance, ECS Resource Group ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered in their career journey.
