Product Activations Manager

Brand Partnership Group; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

Aviva Pension

Company sick pay

Discount Portal access

ETHIC Values

Employee of the Month

Development opportunities

Job summary

Brand Partnership Group is seeking a Product Activations Manager to lead Samsung’s retail activations across the UK & Ireland. You’ll coordinate internal teams, agencies, suppliers and retail partners to deliver launch plans on time and within budget.

You’ll ensure stores are launch-ready, customer experiences are first-class, and ROI is maximised through meticulous planning and collaborative execution.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating retail activations or product launches.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident communicator and presenter for diverse audiences.
• Commercial mindset with awareness of budgets and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of activations with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate multiple launches across UK & Ireland to align with objectives.
• Collaborate with Product, Retail, Operations, Visual Merchandising and agencies.
• Create activation briefs covering displays, POS and launch assets.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans early.
• Ensure channels are launch-ready with correct assets and planograms.
• Present plans and progress to stakeholders for alignment.
• Track activation budgets and identify opportunities for ROI.
• Monitor agency/supplier performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct retail visits to build relationships and gather insights.

Skills

Retail activations coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

ARE YOU THE ONE?

As our Product Activations Manager with Samsung, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of Samsung’s retail product activations across the UK & Ireland. Working across multiple product launches, you’ll bring together internal teams, agencies, suppliers and retail partners to make sure every activation is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

You’ll be at the heart of bringing Samsung’s latest products to life in retail, ensuring stores are launch-ready and customers experience the brand at its best.

WHAT YOU’LL BE UP TO

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of Samsung’s retail product activations, managing timelines, milestones, budgets and key deliverables
• Coordinate multiple product launches simultaneously, ensuring every activation is delivered seamlessly and aligned to Samsung’s wider commercial objectives
• Work closely with Product, Retail, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Field Teams, agencies, suppliers and channel partners to bring launch plans to life
• Create and manage activation briefs, supporting everything from retail displays and merchandising fixtures to POS, security solutions and launch assets
• Identify risks, dependencies and potential challenges early, putting effective solutions and contingency plans in place
• Ensure retail channels are fully launch-ready, with displays, planograms, assets and supporting materials correctly implemented ahead of go-live
• Present launch plans, progress updates and recommendations to a range of stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned throughout delivery
• Manage activation budgets, tracking expenditure and identifying opportunities to maximise return on investment
• Monitor agency and supplier performance, ensuring activity is delivered to the required standard and escalating issues where needed
• Conduct regular retail visits to gain insight, build relationships and ensure the customer remains at the heart of activation planning
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes, drive efficiencies and make future product activations even better

ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER?

• You have experience coordinating retail activations, product launches, marketing campaigns or complex projects within a fast-paced environment
• You’re highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders at the same time
• You’re a confident communicator and presenter, able to bring plans and ideas to life for a variety of audiences
• You’re commercially minded, with experience managing budgets and understanding the importance of delivering strong ROI
• You’re a natural relationship builder who enjoys working with internal teams, agencies, suppliers and external partners
• You’re proactive and solutions-focused, able to spot potential challenges and find a way forward
• You’re adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change
• You’re confident using PowerPoint and Microsoft Office to create clear and engaging presentations and plans
• You have a genuine passion for technology, retail and creating exceptional customer experiences
• You’re flexible to travel across the UK & Ireland when required
• You’re able to commit to 2–3 office or offsite days per week

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 per annum + 10% Performance-Related Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Aviva Pension
• Company Sick Pay
• Access to a range of discounts and perks through our Discount Portal
• ETHIC Values
• Employee of the Month – a chance to win a lifestyle voucher
• Development Opportunities