POS Planning Manager

4 months ago


Bracknell, United Kingdom Team ITG Full time

We're on the hunt for an In store POS obsessed person to join out 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.

The chosen person will have arguably one of the best roles in supporting our client in delivering premium In-store campaigns for Seasonal and high priority store communications.

The role in a nutshell:

Support 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. Responsible for 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. Responsible for the planning of POS work into the Creative Design team ensuring delivery of projects on time and to budget. Implementing 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 whilst maintaining good relationships. Identify cost saving initiatives. Manage the approval of assets with relevant stakeholders. Review the creative at every stage of production and manage final sign-off. Manage and present creative at the relevant approval and governance meetings. Financial management of POS budgets and P&L including planning, forecasting and reporting. Produce guidelines for retail for branch communication and to 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. Attention to detail and restless in delivering high levels of accuracy, consistency, legal and safety compliance and house style. Must be fluent in Excel and Google Drive applications.

Benefits

Work’s a treat

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy. Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.


We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.


What next?
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