Retail Media & Activations Lead — Hybrid + Bonus

Whsmithcareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is seeking a Media & Activations Sales Lead to support commercial teams with supplier campaigns. The role involves tracking sales targets, developing campaign strategies, and collaborating with buying teams. Ideal candidates will have retail media experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive initiatives without prompt. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on performance

Hybrid working model

24 days holiday, plus Birthday and Bank Holidays

Early finish at 4pm on Fridays

Competitive pension contribution

Staff discount card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail media team is essential.
• Experience in activating brands required.
• Must possess excellent organization and planning skills.
• Strong communication abilities necessary to influence at all levels.
• Self-starter capable of driving change without prompt.

Responsibilities

• Support the retail media selling and planning process.
• Track and meet personal sales and income targets.
• Develop campaign strategies with suppliers based on objectives.
• Collaborate with buying team on joint business plans.
• Manage campaign timings with suppliers to avoid conflicts.

Skills

Retail media experience

Brand activation experience

Organization and planning skills

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence

Self-starter

Team player

Prioritization skills

Analytical experience

Job description

A prominent retail company is seeking a Media & Activations Sales Lead to support commercial teams with supplier campaigns. The role involves tracking sales targets, developing campaign strategies, and collaborating with buying teams. Ideal candidates will have retail media experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive initiatives without prompt. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and generous leave policies.