Posted:
7/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Growth & Marketing
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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Why join our team?
pladis is home to iconic brands Godiva, McVitie’s and Ulker. These brands make sweet treats and savoury treats that consumers everywhere recognise and enjoy! As we start on our new pathway, we will continue making the biscuits and confectionery people know and expect from these brands, and we will expand their portfolios too. Together we will build new and exciting products at pladis – new flavours, new concepts and new ways to share happiness.
Our strength is not only in our products, it is also in our people and our values Each business that has united to form pladis are loved for their heritage and values. We will retain the honesty, integrity and trust instilled in our brands by our ground-breaking founders as we embark on the next chapter of our success.
What will this role achieve?
Reporting to the Impulse Shopper Marketing Manager, the individual will play a relevant role in the Shopper Marketing function for the pladis UK Business.
You will be responsible for ensuring that pladis brands achieve phenomenal standout in-store across the market, utilising physical merchandising equipment and completing point of sale material briefs.
You will work internally with Category, Marketing and Sales colleagues to ensure strong execution of 360-degree plans as well as externally with key retailers to develop and implement instore campaigns.
Working alongside the Impulse Senior Shopper Marketing Manager you will utilise insights and market data to pro-actively drive enhanced communications that deliver better customer experiences and stronger return on investment.
This role presents a phenomenal opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in FMCG, with lots of potential for growth within the Shopper Marketing function and for personal career development!
What will be your key deliverables?
You will support and work alongside the Impulse Senior Shopper Marketing Manager in delivering the annual Shopper plans across the Impulse channel – from managed convenience through to high street and much more.
Take ownership of managed convenience channel. Work directly with the account managers to support with activation of pladis shopper marketing plans, unlocking new opportunities & driving great transparency of the pladis brands on-line and instore.
Take ownership of Managed Convenience channel to deliver impactful and engaging display solutions for depots. Land with excellence these displays working alongside category/customer team and supplier to ensure strong value and visibility for pladis brands. Work with our external artwork & display partners to ensure all jobs are completed and briefed accurately in line with brand and account guidelines, communicating key timescales and inputs, whilst effectively securing dedication to execution within agreed timeline.
Support the Impulse Senior Shopper Marketing Manager in day-to-day planning, implementation and briefing of shopper media across the Impulse channel
Ensuring that the shopper communications that are going out into market from these channels are approved by the appropriate parties where required. Head of Shopper, Impulse Senior Shopper Marketing Manager, Brand, Legal, Regulatory and Corporate.
Working alongside Impulse Senior Shopper Marketing Manager on budget management for Impulse Channel
Ad-hoc data and insights support to feed into Category, Brand and Commercial plans
Accurately recording Shopper Marketing investment POs on relevant trackers and shopper investment phasing sheet.
Bring your experience
Essential
Degree or equivalent
Experience in other commercial functions a plus e.g. Sales, Category, Marketing
Understanding of full Shopper Journey touchpoints
Ability to conduct briefing and coordination of Shopper Marketing activity
Effective interpersonal skills, partner management and partnership skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task
Strong personal leadership skills
High level of attention to detail
Our Purpose
Bring happiness with every bite.
It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
Website: https://pladisglobal.com/
Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2016
IPO Status: Private