Pet Brand Activation Lead — Hybrid Retail Campaigns

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton, Thirsk, Crick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pet nutrition firm is seeking an Activation Manager in Northampton to manage activation campaigns and foster retailer relationships. The role requires a degree caliber individual with strong project management and influencing skills. The successful candidate will plan impactful promotions and digital campaigns while collaborating closely with sales and marketing teams. With a mission of creating workplace happiness and driving brand growth, this position offers extensive employee benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Medicash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced colleague discounts

Free onsite parking

Dog-friendly offices

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in activation or shopper marketing role within FMCG.
• Experience with major UK grocery retailers.
• Proven track record of driving brand growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-impact activation campaigns.
• Own retailer media plans and digital promotional activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key grocery retailers.

Skills

Influencing skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree calibre

Job description

An innovative pet nutrition firm is seeking an Activation Manager in Northampton to manage activation campaigns and foster retailer relationships. The role requires a degree caliber individual with strong project management and influencing skills. The successful candidate will plan impactful promotions and digital campaigns while collaborating closely with sales and marketing teams. With a mission of creating workplace happiness and driving brand growth, this position offers extensive employee benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.