Retail Media Sales & Planning Assistant

John Lewis Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London seeks a Retail Media Sales & Planning Assistant. This role focuses on optimizing supplier investments through data analysis and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates have experience in sales and marketing, along with strong project management and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales & marketing or media campaign execution.
• Ability to manage complex projects and stakeholders.
• Proven capability in data analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Optimize supplier investment processes.
• Execute media plans for Sponsored Products.
• Analyze data to enhance sales strategies.
• Coordinate across internal teams.

Skills

Sales & marketing experience

Data analysis

Project management

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Ad Tech knowledge

Job description

Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.

About the role

Our Retail Media business is growing and we are on a transformation journey, working with some of the best global brands. We are looking for a Retail Media Sales & Planning Assistant, who will support the sales team in delivering outcomes and objectives by ensuring that supplier investments are planned and realized using the right tools and processes.

As we accelerate our Retail Media business, we need support to ensure all suppliers (small, medium, or large) can access our propositions and benefit from WIN-WIN-WIN outcomes, which will offer:

• More engaging experiences for Customers
• Growth for JLP
• Growth for suppliers

A key responsibility of this role will be to collaborate with smaller brands to ensure they are utilizing our Ad Tech capabilities effectively. This role requires administrative skills as well as data analysis to maximize revenue opportunities across our long-tail client base, including sales and planning discussions with brands.

You will work closely with:

• Commercial/Trading teams
• Customer teams
• Retail teams
• External Suppliers

Salary: up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

Contract type: This position is a permanent role

Working pattern/flexible working: We support flexible working. The Partnership has a hybrid approach, allowing a mix of office and home-based work, typically 1-2 days in the office weekly, with occasional meetings.

Location: This role is based at our London Head Office (Pimlico). Travel costs are the responsibility of the employee; no travel allowance is provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Optimize processes to maximize supplier investment, mainly on-site media.
• Execute end-to-end media plans for Sponsored Products and Sponsored Banner campaigns for select suppliers (across JL.com and app).
• Analyze data and collaborate with Media Sales Managers to develop strategies to increase sales revenue.
• Coordinate with internal teams including sales, media, and planners.
• Manage booking calendars for tenancy placements and oversee briefing processes.
• Work with the Media Asset Sales team to ensure timely investment opportunities for suppliers.
• Design and manage processes to ensure activities go live on time and deliver as planned, with high accuracy.
• Support and improve the end-to-end process for maximizing Media Asset Sales across channels.

Essential skills:

• Experience in sales & marketing or media campaign execution, data analysis.
• Experience managing complex projects and stakeholders.
• Ability to build and influence internal and external relationships.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Desirable skills:

• Commercial experience with brands.
• Experience with Ad Tech providers (e.g., Citrus Ad).
• Experience in brand, marketing teams, or agencies.
• Ability to analyze campaigns and interpret data for decision-making.

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The partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re committed to building a happier world, focusing on retail excellence, innovation, and diversity. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, working together with kindness and respect, embracing differences, and fostering growth.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:

Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks. You will be informed if this applies. We encourage quick completion of vetting processes to avoid delays. DBS checks are conducted by a registered third-party body, and additional checks may be required for some roles.

We recommend applying promptly, as vacancies may close early due to high application volumes.

We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss these options with the hiring manager during your interview.