Boots

Closing Date: Friday 20th June

Location: Nottingham, Full-Time

Contract: Two roles available - 1 x permanent / 1 x 8 month secondment

Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas

Overview:

Our Assistant Merchandising Manager works within the In-Store Marketing Team, reporting to the Merchandising Manager and is at the very heart of the customer journey.

This role is accountable for leading the production and delivery of all merchandising POS landing in stores as part of the Merchandising Activity Plan (MAP) including CRP, Trials, and Initiatives. This role is responsible for the continuous improvement of BAU processes and also, plays the key role to own and create any execution plans to support right first - time delivery into stores i.e. executional planning of projects optimised to initiate to rollout or into BAU.

Key Responsibilities:

• End to end delivery of all Merchandising POS to Global Merchandising Principles right first time on time and executed through the agreed process and channels i.e. POS artwork production to template
• Manage POS critical paths and costs in line with project plans and managing stakeholder expectations
• Responsible for the creation and management of Flo approval of all artworks into the print production process for delivery into stores, in accordance to timescales of the CPA and meeting the category budget
• Responsible for being the brand / supplier consult to manage artwork approvals for all third party trays. Feedback is submitted concisely and within a time appropriate window (bespoke to each project / MAP activity, including CRP) to avoid any unnecessary delays for sign off to deadline, incorporating PML and Legal where appropriate.
• Ensuring all POS is cohesive in context of the total build as part of MSR review for MAP (including CRP) and all projects. Plays a key role to optimise this process to enable in person sign off
• Work with and manage our design agencies (for asset management) and production & print agency to produce and deliver Merchandising showmaterial into stores as per the ISM / ISE creative guidance - upholding the principles across each project that land in store
• Accountable for the production pack development and creation for all rebuilds, and that the kit used has the correct creative and language at each stage of the customer journey. Responsible for ensuring the Salesplan, campaign kit and creative works hand in hand to support projection of campaign whilst clear navigation at fixture. Handover to Merchandising as per the CPA
• Responsible for engagement of key stakeholders (including Merchandising) where any new 2D or 3D kit is being designed.
• Trial/initiatives:

o Creative route development of any trial or initiative which lands in store and has new creative/language elements.

o Production pack creation of any trial or initiative which lands in store and has new creative/language elements and stakeholder engagement and alignment.

o Sign off of all creative and production packs and handover to Merchandising.

Why Boots:

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

Our benefits:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. (Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate)

What’s next:

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you’ll be notified by email.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.