Retail Activation Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

£30K/yr – £35K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own field ownership and contractor coaching to drive consistent campaign quality and strong client relationships, with the focus on QA visits, briefing, and issue resolution.

  • Drive QA visits, audits, and contractor performance to meet client standards.
  • Coach Brand Ambassadors and provide feedback to raise delivery quality and alignment with briefs.
  • Liaise with store teams and internal partners to ensure smooth campaign execution and rapid issue resolution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of quality and performance across field operations in your assigned region.
  • Carry out regular quality assurance visits to stores and activation sites, assessing campaign execution, standards and contractor performance.
  • Coach, support and provide clear feedback to Brand Ambassadors and other contractors to help them deliver excellent results.
  • Liaise with store teams and site contacts to support smooth campaign delivery and strong working relationships.
  • Gather and report feedback on contractor performance, campaign delivery, equipment use and site visits.
  • Work closely with internal teams to resolve contractor issues, report incidents, complete audits and support quality reviews.
  • Support online and in-person briefings to ensure contractors are confident, prepared and aligned with client expectations.
  • Support recruitment and selection activity for Event Managers, Brand Ambassadors and Quality Assurance staff in your area.
  • Represent N2O professionally in client interactions and contribute ideas to improve campaign quality and operational delivery.

Requirements

  • Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting field-based teams to improve performance.
  • Background in quality assurance, training, event management, retail sales, field marketing or brand activation.
  • Confident communication skills, including presenting to groups, writing reports and giving constructive feedback.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different projects.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with contractors, internal teams, clients and retail partners.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, internal reporting systems, mobile technology and digital tools.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to work independently from home and on the road.
  • Full UK driving licence and appropriate insurance for business use of a personal vehicle.
  • Must be able to work Wednesday to Sunday each week
  • Basic understanding of health and safety, Challenge 25, GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Preferred

  • Previous experience within a field marketing or brand activation agency.
  • Experience managing complaints or resolving issues in line with company policy.
  • Good working knowledge of UK geography.
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.

Benefits

  • Salary £30K-£35K per annum
  • Home-based with frequent travel to retailers
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Retail discounts scheme
  • Employee Assist Programme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Head office location has multiple perks including on site gym, free breakfasts, and onsite cafe
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N2O

3.8 Glassdoor

N2O is a full-service creative brand experience agency that blends cultural intelligence, human insight and bold ideas to create moments people seek out, not scroll past.We help brands stand out in a world full of distraction, through campaigns that stir emotion, inspire participation and create lasting connection.Whether out in the world, online, in-store or at home, we build experiences that travel further and perform harder.Our work connects the full customer journey, from discovery to conversation to conversion, with a fully integrated model that brings every stage under one roof.Strategy-led. Insight-driven. Creatively executed. Built for real-world impact

Founded in 1999
Maidenhead, England, GBR
516 employees (115 in marketing)
79% recommend to a friend
91% CEO approval

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Retail Activation Manager

N2O · London, UK · Hybrid