Samsung – Retail Marketing Officer

Job scope and key deliverables:

• Deliver best in class product visibility and communication in all retailer stores across the Nordics, to help position our brand and support sales both today and in the future.
• On a day-to-day basis, the job will entail things such as:
• Developing in-store communication such as POS & Displays together with agency.
• Create store activations and brand building visuals.
• Support Field trainers and KAM in stores during various key periods such as Black week.
• Present findings, activities and reports to wider team & senior management.

Role Tasks:

• Develop the Nordic retail communication strategy in alignment with Global & Nordic marketing strategy
• Develop local communication and best practices based upon Global guidelines
• Implement and maintain Samsung in-store communication with the objective of enhancing brand presence and increasing sell out.
• Set the in-store Point of Sale strategy, and align strategy with sales and retailers
• Create both brand building, product understanding and sales driving communication for promotions, product launches and always on positioning
• Responsible for full life cycle of in-store material (digital and physical): design, production, installation, and maintenance.
• Identify analysis needs based on available POS data, participate in analysis, and define conclusions and actions.

What makes this role interesting for a candidate?

Samsung is a dynamic company in a fast-moving industry, there are many opportunities to grow and develop! In order to enjoy working with us you must be a person who appreciates tempo, change and to take own initiatives.

Main competence:

Organising and Executing: 
Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way. Follows directions and procedures. Focuses on customer satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the agreed standards.

Analysing and Interpreting:
Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Gets to the heart of complex problems and issues. Applies own expertise effectively. Quickly learns new technology. Communicates well in writing.

Supporting and Co-operating:
Supports others and shows respect and positive regard for them in social situations. Puts people first, working effectively with individuals and teams, clients and staff. Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement those of the organization.

Interacting and Presenting:
Communicates and networks effectively. Successfully persuades and influences others. Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner.

Must have qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of marketing project management, preferably within retail field or in-store communication
• Confident and skilled at marketing project management with proven track record of delivering projects with multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines and with strong ROI
• Proven track record of setting plans based on overall marketing strategy and presenting plans with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in working with retail stores, with a good understanding of retail and shopper behavior during the shopping journey
• Creative problem-solver with a natural drive to see solutions instead of problems

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong experience in leading agencies: managing projects, budget and delivery
• A bold and ambitious but humble marketer who thrives in a fast-paced, highly changeable environment without losing motivation or focus on the end-goal
• Proven track record of identifying and applying consumer insights successfully to create a strong consumer experience

• Confident experience in budget management and optimizing ROI of all projects

   

Required language skills:

• Swedish and English 

How to apply:

In this recruitment process, Samsung is working with Academic Search. For more question, please contact Consultant Manager Team Lead, Ella.ingelsten@academicsearch.se. You apply by clicking on the ”Apply now” button below, where you enter your personal details, enclose CV and cover letter written in English. All information is handled confidentially in accordance with Academic Search Integrity Policy as well as the new data protection act, GDPR. This means that we can only process applications coming through the applications system. Thank you for your understanding.

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