POS Planning Manager

2 weeks ago


Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Team ITG Full time
Job Title: POS Planning Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled POS Planning Manager to join our Client Services team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This role has an immediate start, with the ideal candidate starting in July to ensure a seamless handover.

About the Role:

The POS Planning Manager will be responsible for supporting the Waitrose POS Channel Manager to drive customers and sales through effective use of in-store point of sale, both printed and on digital screens. This includes project managing the editorial direction for point-of-sale communications to ensure they deliver the Waitrose business plan, reinforce the brand values, and provide relevant and engaging content for the target customer.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Waitrose POS Channel Manager to drive customers and sales through effective use of in-store point of sale.
  • Project manage the editorial direction for point-of-sale communications to ensure they deliver the Waitrose business plan.
  • Responsible for the planning of POS work into the Creative Design team to ensure delivery of projects on time and to budget.
  • Implement point of sale marketing and content materials.
  • Support the point-of-sale content programme, calendar, and communication.
  • Create POS that is relevant, innovative, aligned with commercial activity, including CSR/environmental initiatives, and delivers the POS strategy.
  • Manage the development of briefs for POS and work closely with other members of the Content & Design, marketing planning, store design, commercial operations, buying, and merchandising teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
  • Support the planning and production process and lead the development, delivery, and implementation of all POS material for Waitrose branches.
  • Work with external partners, wider agency partners, and suppliers to ensure delivery of POS material on time and to budget while maintaining good relationships.
  • Manage the approval of assets with relevant stakeholders, review the creative at every stage of production, and manage final sign-off.
  • Financial management of POS budgets and P&L, including planning, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Produce guidelines for retail for branch communication and ensure the correct implementation and compliance.
Requirements:
  • Point of sale and in-store communications subject matter expert: understanding, knowledge, and experience of POS, including end-to-end production and process management, both on and offline.
  • Project management, planning, and workflow: proficient in setting up models and ways of working to effectively manage projects and stakeholders to deliver on time, to budget, and brief.
  • Numerical literacy: can read, understand, interpret, and use financial information and data to make informed commercial decisions.
  • Stakeholder management: experience in internal and external stakeholders' management, including the briefing and commissioning of agencies and suppliers.
  • Excellent briefing, commissioning, proofreading, and editing skills, with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high levels of accuracy, consistency, legal, and safety compliance, and house style.
  • Fluency in Excel and Google Drive applications.
Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, an Annual Wellbeing Day, a Pension Scheme, a Corporate Medical Cash Plan, Smart Working Options, numerous savings, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Cycle to Work Scheme, Monthly Employee Awards, Raising money for charity, including a paid Volunteer Day, a Referral scheme, and an Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, race, gender, or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of all employees. We have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees, which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues to connect, socialize, and check in with each other.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application, and someone from our team will be in touch.


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