Associate Display Project Lead

Job Title: Associate Display Project Lead

Reports To: Display Project Lead

FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location: Cincinnati, OH

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 21 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.

We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.

At pep we value our team and offer:

Summary of Position:  

The Associate Display Project Lead is a supporting role focusing on the project management of temporary and semi-permanent point-of-purchase (POP) displays including coordination of display design, development, production, assembly, and ship to trade. 

As an Associate Display Project Lead, you will be responsible for artwork and/or campaign management from conception to final delivery of displays for your assigned business unit. You will execute projects flawlessly while delivering against procurement strategies and goals. The Associate 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. ttention 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 with clients and peers in dispersed locations will be key to successfully fulfilling this role.

Key Responsibilities and Attributes:

• Manage Point Of Purchase (POP) display campaigns from conception to completion, with a focus either on execution or design. Execution would primarily be associated with supplier relationships, display construction and actualizing project completion. Design would primarily 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


• Issue bids to suppliers and award business according to defined purchasing policies and guidelines


• 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:

• Consult upstream with your Display Project Lead so you are positioned to drive speed to market, cost efficiencies, and process improvements  


• 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:

Maintain strong metrics in relation to:

• 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

To perform the Associate Display Project Lead role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the following skills:

• 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. 

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