VIE - Shopper/Retail Activation Manager

Pierre Fabre Laboratories; Brussel Hoofdstad; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pierre Fabre Laboratories seeks an Activation Manager to maximise retail activation effectiveness across channels, bridging Marketing strategy and Sales execution.

You will drive activation plans, manage in-store programs, and optimize POSM visibility while measuring ROI and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Fluency in French and English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Formación

• Experience in Marketing, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, or Retail Activation.
• Strong project management capabilities and stakeholder/supplier management.
• Firm ROI mindset with focus on measurable business impact.

Responsabilidades

• Define activation plans and annual calendars aligned with commercial objectives.
• Lead in-store excellence programs (Perfect Store/RISE) and ensure deployment.
• Define POSM strategy and manage suppliers, visibility and compliance.
• Define activation KPIs and measure ROI with BI/NRM for continuous improvements.
• Coordinate with Marketing on messages and with Sales on field execution.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

ROI mindset

B2B marketing

Herramientas

MS Office

BI literacy

Descripción del empleo

Who we are ?

We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey.
Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care.
By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the “We Care Movement,” a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.

Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the “We Care Movement”.

Your mission

Maximize the effectiveness of retail activation strategies across channels (pharmacy, parapharmacy, e-retail where applicable) by defining activation plans, executing in-store excellence programs (Perfect Store/RISE), managing POSM and visibility, measuring ROI, and ensuring continuous improvement - acting as a bridge between Marketing strategy and Sales execution.

1) Activation Strategy & Planning

• Build channel activation strategy and annual activation calendar aligned with commercial objectives.
• Translate brand plans into retail-relevant programs: visibility, launches, seasonal pushes, and in-store storytelling.

2) In-store Excellence / Perfect Store / RISE

• Own Perfect Store/RISE standards, rollout, and tracking; define execution priorities and compliance measures.
• Partner with Sales to ensure field deployment, coaching, and execution routines.

3) POSM & Visibility Program Management

• Define POSM strategy, briefs, and production; manage suppliers and quality/lead times.
• Ensure coherent KV/claims execution in-store, consistent with brand strategy and compliance needs.
• Optimize visibility investment based on impact and feasibility.

4) ROI & Performance Measurement

• Define activation KPIs (distribution, visibility, promo quality, uplift indicators).
• Measure activation ROI with BI/NRM and recommend continuous improvement.

5) Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Marketing on messages/content and with Sales on field execution and customer constraints.
• For e-retail activation: align with eKAM/eRetail where applicable on digital shelf and retail media inputs (if in scope locally)

Who you are ?

To be successful in this role, you bring a strong execution discipline and the ability to drive projects forward. You do not rely on formal authority to get things done; your ability to lead through influence and manage cross-functional stakeholders is excellent.

• Experience: first relevant experience in Marketing, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, or Retail Activation.
• Core Skills: Strong project management capabilities, excellent stakeholder and supplier management, and a firm ROI mindset (focusing on measurable business impact, not just “visibility”).
• Languages: Fluent in French & English , Dutch is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite, coupled with basic analytics and BI (Business Intelligence) literacy.

At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identify, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Thus, we commit to considering all applications equally, without fail.