This company is one of the leading names in home entertainment across the world. 2008 looks set to be a massive year with the release of some of the most successful cinema titles from the last 3 months on DVD. If you love movies and want a challenge this is the company for you!.
The retail expansion department has been a fundamental part of this business in the U.S. for the past 5 years offering many non-traditional routes to market, due to its success my client is looking to recreate it in the UK and Europe. The Retail Expansion department will be based in central London and will look after the non-traditional routes to market throughout the whole of Europe.
THE ROLE
As ‘Merchandising manager’ you will oversee, manage and negotiate with Pan-European Merchandising partners throughout the UK and Europe. You will research the market and manage the selection and management of agencies throughout each territory who will in turn be responsible for all activities that involve merchandising and product placement. You will be responsible for analysing the weekly EPOS data for each retailer to enable you to make improvements to the in-store service quality resulting in national sales goals being reached.
THE PERSON
Applicants currently working as Brand Managers, Trade Marketing Managers, Product Managers or in any FMCG or B2B marketing role with a provable track record of success are invited to apply if they have -
• You will ideally have European-wide Merchandising knowledge with experience in market research and agency management. You will need to show an appreciation for cultural differences and be able to influence at all levels. You will be expected to change the retailers and agencies views as this new department requires a different approach as a result you will need to be comfortable taking a stronger and almost pushy approach in some cases.
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Job Salary / Benefits:
£40-55K plus company benefits
Region:
London
Location:
London
Contact:
Matt Martin
0207 487 6040
0207 935 9219
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