Assistant Shopper Marketing Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) in Croydon

12-Month Fixed Term Contract. To own and deliver Point of Sale (POS) fixturisation projects end‑to‑end, ensuring best‑in‑class execution across stores. The role is responsible for creating and operationally managing permanent POS stock and supporting new store and refit programmes – ensuring all stores have the right assets at the right time. The role supports the Superdrug Shopper Marketing Manager in contributing to joined‑up 360 marketing plans that drive awareness and conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Permanent POS and Fixturisation
  • Owns permanent projects end‑to‑end from the initial project outset, creative approvals, organising quantities and allocations, range review refreshes, and delivery, ensuring clear communication to stores and execution as expected.
  • Beauty Playground – monthly promotional POS cladding on tables and gondola ends, liaising with brands and buyers to create these with 3D POS agencies.
  • Next Big Thing projects.
  • Category POS refreshes e.g. fragrance headers, hair colourants stripping.
  • Trending trays info panels quarterly updates – utilising insights to devise new copy that excites customers and delivering this to stores.
  • New projects determined by business requirements – understand asks from the outset and create new solutions as needed.
  • Fixturisation – liaise with relevant teams to create creative concepts and support landing this at stores.
  • Attend quarterly director walkthrough review meetings.
  • Work closely with 2D and various 3D agencies to deliver the POS required.
• Stock
  • Check stock weekly to ensure sufficient levels for stores to order and for new store openings/refits, replenishing as needed within budget.
  • Ensure promotional POS are updated and added to the list.
  • Work with DHL to maintain and refresh 3D structures as necessary.
  • Oversee the dummy cards process.
  • Check two allocation reports per monthly event to keep new stores, refits, and closures up‑to‑date and ensure all stores receive relevant promotional POS.
• Budgets
  • Ensure all projects remain within budgets and costs are clearly communicated to relevant teams.
  • Raise purchase orders and log all costs in the tracker in a timely manner.
• International Beauty
  • Produce promotional POS per event.
  • Collate and own permanent fixture POS for phased roll‑outs.
  • Support the marketing manager with plans across the wider marketing teams to drive awareness and conversion.
  • Support the team where needed, including store visits for opening and audit checks.
• New Stores
  • Support the team where needed, including store visits for opening and audit checks.
  • Travel may be required for new store visits and audit checks, along with supporting projects within the UK.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a fast‑paced retail environment with a strong customer‑first mindset.
• Experience managing in‑store POS, merchandising and operational projects.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a clear view of overall project goals.
• Confident working cross‑functionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, purchase orders and cost trackers.

Capabilities & Behaviours

• Proactive and self‑motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong problem‑solver with the ability to anticipate challenges and respond effectively.
• Curious mindset with the ability to create, improve and embed clear processes.
• Creative thinker with a strong operational lens to ensure great ideas land flawlessly in store.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Confident, energetic and positive approach, with resilience in a changeable environment.

Benefits

• Time off that works for you – 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
• Flexibility & lifestyle – Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year.
• Family & life milestones – Enhanced family‑friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
• Financial perks – Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax‑efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
• Growth & recognition – Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
• Community & wellbeing – Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under‑represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.