Display Project Lead (DPL) - Collecting Resumes Only

pep, LLC.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Robust Health and Wellness Plan

Family Support

Mentorship Program

401K Match

Role Autonomy

Certification Reimbursement

Ongoing Training

Enrichment Events

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

pep, LLC. in Cincinnati is looking for a Design Display Project Lead to manage temporary and semi-permanent point-of-purchase displays. In this senior project management role, you'll coordinate design, production, and delivery, ensuring that projects meet all guidelines and are executed on time.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to work effectively across teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods or Beauty industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Extremely organized with effective communication skills.
• Able to identify and provide creative solutions to challenges.
• Experience in project management, POP, print, or display.

Responsibilities

• Manage the designs portion of POP display campaigns.
• Collaborate with client Brand Activation Leads for creative direction.
• Ensure campaign meets legal and policy guidelines.
• Drive project management excellence.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Communication (2.8+ GPA)

Minimum 3 years of applicable business experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Who Is Pep

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%. Our company has evolved since we started 18 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. at pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

At Pep We Value Our Team And Offer

• Generous Time Off
• Robust Health and Wellness Plan
• Family Support
• Mentorship Program
• 401K Match
• Role Autonomy
• Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training
• Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups

Summary Of Position

The Design Display Project Lead is a senior project management role focusing on the execution of temporary and semi‑permanent point‑of‑purchase (POP) displays including coordination of display design, development, production, assembly, and ship to trade. As a Design Display Project Lead, you will be responsible for up‑front process, including artwork, structure and product feasibility for your assigned business unit. You will execute projects flawlessly while delivering against procurement strategies and goals. The Design Display Project Lead is responsible for maintaining a project management workload while assisting leadership with key initiatives including data management, developing and implementing best‑in‑class processes, delivering cost savings, and driving time and resource efficiencies. Attention to detail, relationship management, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills are a must to drive value for our clients. Ideal candidates will be goal‑oriented, self‑motivated, resilient, highly conscientious, and can thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. The ability to build strong relationships while collaborating remotely will be key to successfully fulfilling this role.

Key Responsibilities And Attributes

• Manage the designs portion of POP display campaign. The design workload primarily will be associated with direct client stakeholders (Customer Marketing and Creative) and will focus on project design and mechanicals.
• Collaborate with the client Brand Activation Leads for creative direction that will be utilized to brief creative.
• Offer recommendations regarding cost savings and value engineering and offering solutions when costs are presented over budget.
• Create and manage campaign timeline and lead communication with key stakeholders to meet due dates and deliverables.
• Ensure that the campaign meets all legal and policy guidelines/requirements regarding retailer style guides and finalized artwork.
• Manage campaign scope changes as needed while ensuring an on‑time and on‑budget execution.
• In conjunction with supplier partners, provide client with recommendations for cost and/or time efficiencies.
• Complete data entry to track and document all relevant project details in pep and client systems.
• Meet or exceed client team metrics.
• Support the Associate Account Director of your assigned category(ies) with overarching team and client initiatives.
• Drive project management excellence.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Client & Supplier Relationships

• Build client relationships by providing value and efficiencies within the POP spend.
• Build and grow collaborative relationships with supplier partners.
• Attend and/or lead regular meetings with clients and suppliers to ensure flawless execution and delivery.

POP Knowledge & Expertise

• Assist in the establishment, development, and improvement of processes and procedures.
• Develop and apply expertise related to display design and production to deliver best‑in‑class POP activations for clients.
• Utilize experience with retail environments, style guides, seasonal resets and in‑store trends to deliver increased value to pep and pep’s clients.
• Continually strive to become a POP expert for your category, keeping up to date with industry trends, and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including but not limited to Dielines, Planograms, Technical Drawings, Bills of Material, Bills of Lading, and more.

Metrics

• Cost savings
• Time and resource efficiency
• Error rate
• On‑time, on‑budget and on‑scope delivery
• SLA adherence
• Client satisfaction rating
• Individual client allocation spend growth
• Individual project management metrics
• Stewardship and innovation recommendations

Knowledge/Skills Preferred

• Bachelor’s in Business or Communication a 2.8+ GPA from four‑year college or university; or Minimum 3 years of applicable business experience, preferably in project management, POP, print, or display.
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Beauty industry a plus.

Requirements

• Extremely organized with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple parties.
• Ability to identify and provide creative solutions to challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with team members remotely to improve processes to provide value and efficiency.
• Agile and able to deliver in an extremely fast‑paced environment while managing a high workload.
• Independent work style with a team player mindset and an enthusiastic and energetic approach.
• Ability to effectively utilize staff including collaborating with subject matter experts and delegating as appropriate.
• Strong skills and knowledge in the following applications: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.