Senior Manager, Retail Consultancy

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the internal cross-functional team (Strategic Planning, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tactics
• Manage the implementation of key client projects
• Build strong working relationships with Drug and Value retailer client contacts
• Manage execution of approved programs through team
• Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned
• Approach and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties
• Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
• Manage communication of project status and budget to client teams
• Work hand-in-hand with internal teams on planning and implementation of retail marketing extensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients)
• Manage client approval process
• Measure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided data
• Direct management and mentoring of other team Managers and/or Account Executives reporting to you
• Mentoring and engaging all Retail Consultancy Managers and Account Executives supporting Drug and Value retailers
• Develop and share best-in-class training for Retail Consultancy Managers
• Serve as the escalation point and problem solver for Retail Consultancy Managers and Account Executives

SKILL SETS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in retail marketing or experience with Drug and/or Value retailers
• Proven Project Management experience
• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business
• Ability to analyze past program results and current consumer insights and leverage learnings to drive sound, strategic plans
• Sound decision making skills based in industry knowledge
• Passion about business – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills