Asda in Store Communications Planner

CPM have an exciting opportunity for a marketing executive to work on behalf of Asda

As an In-Store Communications Planner working in the marketing function, you will manage end to end the delivery of impactful in-store communications for Asda, with purposeful messaging, to critical path, on budget & fit for the Asda customer.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in all steps of the process, from project management and initial design through to effective implementation at store.

Salary £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience) this is a full-time role, with some flex for home working.

The In-Store Communications team create and execute compelling customer communication across all our store formats, driving basket spend, engaging customers and adding shopper satisfaction.

Ideal Location: Leeds, United Kingdom, LS2

Excellent communication skills are essential for this role along with experience working with design and print agencies and/or having experience in a similar marketing role.

The ins and outs:

- Manage the delivery of in-store communications which supports the strategic objectives of the Commercial Business Unit and is in line with the Asda Brand and in-store comms principles
- Support the Business Partner to understand category strategy, target customers and lead the development of appropriate in-store communications in line with Asda Brand and In-store comms principles
- Be responsible for critical path management across all stakeholders, to ensure activity lands right first time
- Accountable for writing artwork & print briefs for our agencies to ensure the brief is delivered with minimum amends, in the most cost-efficient way, whilst maintaining & managing agency relationships & processes
- Adherence to the in-store communications approval process with relevant stakeholders - particularly ensuring sign off is sought from Legal team as required
- Develop a thorough understanding of the ASDA in-store communications toolkit, principles and brand guidelines - ensuring in-store communications are developed in line with these and land right first time
- Accountable for the communications package to Retail - including element tables, briefing packs etc. - to encourage right first-time implementation in-store
- An in depth understanding of the retail market for your business unit / area - analysing the competitor’s activity, building a knowledge bank that will enable you to effectively plan and design future in-store comms
- Coach & support the POS Co-Ordinator with workload management, prioritisation & development

Key relationships with this role are with the following teams:

- Customer Design & In-House Studio
- Commercial Business Units
- Customer Proposition & Planning
- Retail Leadership Teams
- Commercial Operations
- Legal
- Multiple agency partners

What you’ll need:

- End to end project management skills
- Critical path & time management
- Attention to detail & an eye for creative
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Strong admin & organisation skills
- Understand the competitor set & best in class retailers
- Build relationships with a wide variety of internal & external stakeholders
- Self-motivation & being a team player

What is in it for you?
- Hybrid working
- Up to £30K basic DOE
- No weekends (average 37.5hours Monday to Friday)
- Life Assurance
- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with yearly increments to a maximum of 31 days
- Employer pension contribution
- Income protection
- Private Medical Insurance with Bupa
- Buy/Sell holiday
- Eyecare scheme up to £80 per year
- Discounts and promotions for a huge variety of retailers
- Reward and recognition programme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

If you have a proven track-record in in-store communications or have relevant marketing project management experience, this marketing executive role could be the one for you

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