Operations Executive - Shopper Marketing - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is looking for an Operations Executive to join their Shopper Marketing team. This role involves managing POS communications across 3000 stores, collaborating with various internal teams and external suppliers. Candidates should have strong communication skills, budget management experience, and familiarity with marketing operations. The company offers a flexible working environment to support personal and professional balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive recruitment process

Support with personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment with direct interaction with customers or suppliers.
• A good understanding of marketing software.
• Previous experience in the print and manufacturing industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Impacting change in 3000 stores for improved customer experience.
• Manage store’s POS profile database for accuracy and responsiveness.
• Support Operations Manager in data integration and KPI maintenance.

Skills

Process improvement / management

Expert communication skills

Budget management

Proficient on Microsoft Excel

Understanding of marketing operations

Job description

A rare opportunity for an Operations Executive has arisen to join our team here at Tesco.

We are looking for an Operations Executive to join the Shopper Marketing team within the Marketing Communications function. You will be at the very centre of the Shopper Marketing team, underpinning the efficient operational day to day running of delivering temporary communications (POS) to approximately 3000 stores. You will work with many internal teams, including Stores, Business Support, Commercial and Product teams as well as the wider Marketing Communication team. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role supporting our external agencies and printer suppliers to deliver the Shopper Marketing plan.

Responsibilities

• Impacting change in all C. 3000 stores and ultimately for 1000's of customers in-store experience.
• Support all our commercial teams and stakeholders through off fixture display (OFD) management working closely with our external supply partners owning and driving the OFD guidelines and principles to our supplier base.
• Manage the store’s POS profile database ensuring the platform is accurate, relevant and responsive to the requirements of stores.
• Liaising directly with our retail Business Support team to fix/ find solutions to the wider business and be a ‘go-to’ expert.
• Support the Operations Manager in integrating and analysing data from the POS centre software – including maintaining Team KPI's – and support in the delivery of templated Point of Sale.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

Qualifications

• Process improvement / management
• Expert communication skills
• Budget management
• Proficient on Microsoft Excel and an ability to interpret complex information
• Previous experience working in a retail environment and direct interaction with customers and or suppliers
• A good understanding of marketing operations including marketing software
• Previous experience in the print and manufacturing industry would be desirable
• Previous experience in a support/administration role would also be beneficial

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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