Shopper Marketing Manager

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

Reporting to the Senior Shopper Marketing Manager, this role is central to Shopper Marketing at pladis UK. You’ll ensure our brands achieve standout in‑store across the market, owning POS briefs, physical merchandising, and the execution of 360° plans with colleagues across Category, Marketing and Sales, as well as with leading retailers. Using insights and market data, you’ll drive better customer experiences and stronger return on investment. This role presents a phenomenal opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in FMCG, with lots of potential for growth within the Shopper Marketing function.

Key Deliverables:

• Support the Senior Shopper Marketing Manager in delivering annual shopper plans and day‑to‑day shopper media planning and briefing.
• Work closely with account managers and sales teams to activate shopper marketing plans, unlock opportunities, and ensure strong online and in‑store visibility.
• Deliver impactful display solutions with external artwork/display partners, ensuring accurate briefing, timely delivery, and strong ROI.
• Collaborate with Sales, Category, and Marketing teams to manage OSF, negotiate savings, and align investments with business goals.
• Maintain organised trackers, files, databases, budgets, POs, accruals, and investment phasing to enable accurate forecasting and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Provide customer/channel insights and ad‑hoc data support while ensuring all shopper communications receive required approvals (Brand, Legal, Regulatory, etc.).

Experience Required:

• Experience in other commercial functions a plus e.g. Sales, Category, Marketing (Shopper Marketing exposure preferred).
• Understanding of full Shopper Journey touchpoints.
• Ability to conduct briefing and coordination of Shopper Marketing activity.
• Effective interpersonal skills, partner management and collaboration skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong personal leadership skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

Interview Process:

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition.
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
• pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process.

What Does pladis Offer You?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan.
• Private medical Insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• 25 days + bank holidays.
• 1 Volunteering Day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Wellbeing Support.
• Access to great training and development opportunities.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances and lifts between floors to support individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.