Shopper Marketing Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5‑minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, 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.

What will this role achieve?

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.

What will be your 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.).

Bring your experience.

Essential

• 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

What will the interview process be?

• 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. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

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 (if eligible by grade)
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return‑to‑work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 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 Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.