Shopper Marketing Manager in Manchester

We’re partnering with an exciting, evolving snacking brand that’s redefining its category and building serious momentum in the UK. Known for its bold personality, disruptive innovation and strong appeal with its consumers, the brand has already built a cult-like following in multiple international markets and is now accelerating its expansion across the UK. With ambitious growth plans and strong backing, this is a standout opportunity to join at a pivotal stage in a newly created role with real influence.

Why this role stands out:

• This isn’t just another shopper role; it’s a chance to shape the future of a brand that’s scaling rapidly and investing heavily in its UK presence.
• Be part of a business with a vibrant, supportive culture and genuine career progression.
• Work under inspiring leadership with a strong track record of developing talent.
• Take ownership in a high-impact role where your ideas will directly influence growth.
• Join at a time of transformation, where innovation, bold thinking, and pace are at the heart of everything.

The opportunity:

As Shopper Marketing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving brand growth and commercial success across the UK market. Sitting at the intersection of Marketing and Sales, you’ll translate brand strategy into best-in-class execution in-store and online. You’ll lead the development and delivery of compelling shopper activation strategies that win at the point of purchase enhancing visibility, driving conversion, and strengthening retailer partnerships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing best-in-class shopper marketing strategies across total retail.
• Driving in-store excellence through impactful activation, visibility, and availability.
• Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and retail customers to deliver joint business plans.
• Turning data and insights into actionable strategies that unlock growth.
• Managing and inspiring external agencies to deliver standout execution.
• Owning and optimising budgets, with a strong grasp of commercial performance and P&L.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success in Shopper Marketing within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of the UK grocery and retail landscape.
• Highly analytical mindset — confident turning data into clear recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple agencies and stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to understand and influence P&L performance.
• Proactive, energetic, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Interview process:

• Stage 1: Introductory conversation, CV walkthrough, and competency questions.
• Stage 2: Presentation task followed by a deeper-dive interview.

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