Global Retail Activation Lead

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in consumer goods is seeking an experienced professional to lead the global POS strategy. Candidates should have over 8 years in retail shopper activation, with a strong focus on project management and vendor management. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000+ and a hybrid working model based in Hampshire.

Benefits

Basic salary: £80,000+

Annual leave: 25 days per year

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• 8+ years in retail POS/shopper activation across multiple regions (EU/UK/US/AU).
• Proven delivery of large POS programs with measurable sell-through impact.
• Familiarity with implementing QR/NFC journeys and retail analytics tagging.

Responsibilities

• Own the global POS strategy, standards, and governance.
• Create scalable 'kit of parts' for retail environments.
• Oversee manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.

Skills

Retail POS/shopper activation

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Vendor management

Commercial acumen

Change management

Comfortable with CAD/3D reviews

Sustainability experience

Negotiation skills

Strong stakeholder management

Tools

JDA/Blue Yonder/Spaceman

SketchUp

Adobe CC

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

• A leading Global brand in Consumer Goods based in Hampshire
• Drive Global POS innovation to shape the retail experience and activation

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global brand known for innovative, high-quality products that combine design, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong international presence and a reputation for excellence, they continue to set industry standards and inspire creativity across their sector.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Own the global POS strategy, standards, and governance; ensure consistency with brand guidelines and local regulations.
• Prioritise markets/retailers based on revenue potential, store economics, and operational readiness.

Design & Tooling

• Create a scalable "kit of parts" (signage, fixtures, demo bays, sample panels, shelf talkers, end-caps).
• Deliver retailer‑specific planograms and install guides; manage content localisation.
• Partner with Creative Services to keep assets on‑brand and easy to update.

Retailer Programmes

• Co‑design programmes with key accounts to fit footprints and shopper journeys.
• Align promo calendars, launches, and seasonal refreshes with inventory and staffing.

Operations & Logistics

• Oversee manufacturing, kitting, warehousing, and last‑mile install/remove.
• Maintain an installed‑base register (by store/fixture/serial/maintenance history).

Digital Integration

• Integrate QR/NFC to product selectors, how‑to content, and lead capture; ensure analytics and consent are in place.
• Coordinate with Web/CRM to route scans to the correct locale, language, and follow‑up flows.

Financial & Measurement

• Own POS budget; model ROI (uplift vs. control, cost/store, payback).
• Reduce total cost of ownership via material reuse, modularity, and vendor consolidation.
• Publish monthly KPI dashboard and QBR packs.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Create feedback loops from store data to Sales, Product, and Marketing.
• Train field teams and retail associates; create simple install/maintenance toolkits.

The Successful Applicant

About You

• 8+ years in retail POS/shopper activation across multiple regions (EU/UK/US/AU).
• Proven delivery of large POS programs (multi‑retailer, 500+ stores) with measurable sell‑through impact.
• Familiarity with JDA/Blue Yonder/Spaceman, SketchUp, Adobe CC.
• Experience implementing QR/NFC journeys and retail analytics tagging.
• Sustainability experience (materials, reuse models, vendor ESG scoring).
• Vendor management and procurement expertise (fixtures, print, digital screens).
• Strong planogram and store‑layout literacy; comfortable with CAD/3D reviews.
• Data‑driven: Excel/Sheets and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) for KPI tracking and A/B reads.
• Excellent project management across time zones; strong stakeholder management.
• Comfortable building new structures and processes in a changing, growth‑oriented environment.
• Commercial acumen with design sensitivity.
• Systems thinker; simplifies complexity into repeatable kits/processes.
• Negotiation and vendor management.
• Change management and clear communication.
• Builder mindset / start‑up mentality: hands‑on, proactive, comfortable creating from a blank sheet.
• Bias to measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• Basic salary: £80,000+ (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working model based in Hampshire.
• Annual leave: 25 days per year.
• Pension contribution.