CVUK Group
Retail Activation Manager – Trade Marketing – Beauty – London

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Retail Activation Manager – Trade Marketing – Beauty – London
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Location
London
Employment Type
Permanent
We’re looking for a Retail Activation Manager to bring leading beauty and consumer brands to life across major wholesale retail partners.
This is a hands-on retail marketing, trade marketing and shopper activation role, turning commercial and brand plans into standout execution across physical retail and retailer.com.
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You’ll own retail campaigns, visual merchandising, retailer.com content, product launches, sampling, events and in-store activation — working closely with sales teams, commercial teams, brand partners, retailers, agencies and suppliers.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in retail marketing, trade marketing, shopper marketing or brand activation, ideally within beauty, FMCG or premium consumer brands.


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You’ll be highly organised, commercially minded and brand-conscious, with a sharp eye for detail and a track record of delivering on time, on brand and to a high standard.
If you’re passionate about making brands stand out, perform and win at retail, we’d love to hear from you.
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