Retail Marketing Manager to Samsung

We are currently looking for a Retail Marketing Manager to an exciting opportunity with our client Samsung! This is a consultancy opportunity with a contract starting as soon as possible. About the company: Help Us Create What Can´t Be Done Samsung is one of the largest IT-companies in the world within consumer electronics, a digital leader with operations in many industries and countries. Everything they do is driven by a passion for excellence—and commitment to develop the best products and services on the market. In today´s fast-paced global economy, change is constant, and innovation is critical to a company´s survival. For the past 70 years Samsung has set its sights on the future, anticipating market needs and demands to steer the company toward long-term success. Purpose of the role: Lead retail marketing team and Samsungs instore activities across the Nordics to make sure 1) we are visible where it matters 2) our presence in retailers stores are excellent amp; 3) our investments are optimized in the best way Job Scope: • Act as team lead for the retail marketing team and be responsible for daily operations.
• Lead long-term plans amp; development with retail partners and Samsungs visibility instore.
• Identify and lead consumer insights amp; analytics related projects such as Mystery shopping, master store list etc.
• Responsible for retail marketing budget and investment negotiations, make sure we use budget in optimal way through the year.
• Lead yearly strategy amp; budget planning.
• Lead cross-team projects related to instore. Role Tasks: Team lead for retail marketing team (2 people), main responsible for retail marketing budget investments, develop and lead Samsung retail strategy within retailers´ stores (plans, negotiations, implementation) and in-charge of Consumer insights as well as analytics related tasks. What makes this role interesting for a candidate? Retail is one of Samsungs most important touchpoints where we meet our end-consumers. For us its very important to deliver and an excellent instore environment that represents our brand. If you are a person who loves retail you will love to work with retail at Samsung. You will work with best-in-class products, great colleagues and be a crucial person in our daily operations. Your profile: Main competences: Leading amp; Deciding – Forceful • Takes control and exercises leadership. Initiates action, gives direction. Organising and Executing – Operational • 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. Supporting and Co-operating – Enabling • 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. Enterprising and Performing – Operational • Focuses on results and achieving personal work objectives.
• Works best when work is related closely to results and the impact of personal efforts is obvious.
• Shows an understanding of business, commerce and finance.
• Seeks opportunities for selfdevelopment and career advancement. Main areas of responsibility: • Responsible for Nordic retail marketing.
• Plan total in-store environment in close collaboration with Sales, Product Management and Marketing.
• Present plans and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders.
• Own and optimize retail marketing budget
• Follow up on in-store execution with field force and product trainers to make sure all efforts are aligned
• Project lead towards external agencies Most relevant qualifications, education and training: • Strong retail experience and knowledge from retail environment, preferably within different roles and preferably within consumer electronics.
• Natural leader who can motivate and support team.
• An executing "do:er". Most relevant previous work experience: • Retail, preferably different roles within consumer electronics.   Required language skills: • Swedish and English Is mandatory. Interested: If you are up for the challenge and reckon that this position fits your profile, we would like to hear from you. Apply today, as we are reviewing applications ongoingly and the position might be filled before the application deadline.