European Shopper Marketing Controller

Advocate Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a European Shopper Marketing Controller based in Oxfordshire. This role involves leading the Shopper Marketing strategy across Europe for a prominent B Corp Drinks business. Candidates should have multi-market experience in FMCG, knowledge of the drinks industry, and a proven ability to manage teams remotely. The position offers hybrid working with frequent European travel, presenting a unique opportunity to drive brand-led business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the FMCG industry at a senior level.
• Knowledge of the drinks industry with a passion for consumer-led brands.
• Comfortable managing direct reports remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Shopper Marketing strategy for Europe.
• Lead and develop a pan-European Shopper Marketing team.
• Create and execute tailored activation plans.

Skills

Multi-Market Shopper or Customer marketing experience

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Job description

European Shopper Marketing Controller

Oxfordshire based

Hybrid Working (with frequent European travel)

Are you ready to lead and shape the Shopper Marketing strategy for a prominent player in the Drinks industry across Europe?

Do you excel in crafting innovative activation plans that drive business growth and align with brand objectives?

The Advocate Group are working with a B Corp Drinks business that has a range category leading products. They pride themselves on having a people first approach and are making huge moves in the UK and Globally!

As the European Shopper Marketing Controller, you will play a pivotal role in driving the shopper marketing efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in class activation plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Shopper Marketing strategy for Europe.
• Lead and develop a pan-European Shopper Marketing team.
• Create and execute tailored activation plans across markets, channels, and customers.
• Align strategy with brand and category plans to achieve business objectives.
• Optimise resource allocation within agreed budgets.
• Drive best-in-class execution at the point of purchase.
• Define and monitor shopper marketing KPIs for campaign success.
• Manage budgets and agency relationships effectively.
• Support sales team in developing annual account plans.
• Review and evaluate market, channel, and customer performance.
• Lead introduction of new brands / products / packs.
• Provide clear leadership and development opportunities for team members.

About you

• Multi-Market Shopper or Customer marketing experience
• Proven experience in the FMCG industry at a senior level.
• Knowledge of the drinks industry with a passion for consumer-led brands
• Strong commercial acumen, familiar working with sales / commercial counterparts
• Proven leader who is comfortable managing direct reports remotely.

If you’re ready to lead and shape the future of Shopper Marketing across Europe and drive business growth in a dynamic consumer goods company, we want to hear from you!

Please get in touch with Erin Lewis or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy.

02078718000

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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