Responsibilities

• Omni-Channel Campaign Development: Lead the creation and execution of omni-channel marketing campaigns that align with Bayer’s brand objectives and retailer strategies. These campaigns should be designed to engage CVS shoppers effectively and drive conversion across various platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Operate at the intersection of Brand, Commercial Strategy, Ecommerce, Insights, Media Strategy, Media Activation, and Sales. Collaborate with these teams to drive incremental growth for our OTC category and ensure that all marketing efforts are cohesive and aligned with overall business goals.
• Shopper Marketing Expertise: As a senior subject matter expert in shopper marketing, influence investment decisions and drive cross-functional support to deliver best-in-class shopper marketing plans that meet Joint Business Plan (JBP) goals, enhance Bayer’s profitability, and facilitate effective growth within households.
• Data-Driven Insights: Take full ownership of creating holistic omni-channel strategies that are grounded in CVS 1P data. Analyzing shopper behavior and category need states to design tactical plans and impactful creative that resonate with consumers.
• Performance Measurement and Optimization: Co-develop learning plans for measuring the effectiveness of each campaign, along with Retail Media Strategists and Data partners. Use insights gained from analysis to inform future strategies and optimize ongoing campaigns for better performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and education around retail, bringing forward thought leadership.
• Creative Development: Work closely with creative teams to ensure that all marketing materials are engaging and aligned with brand messaging, while also being tailored to meet the specific needs of the CVS shopper.
• Investment Influence: Act as a subject matter expert to guide investment decisions and foster cross-functional support for shopper marketing initiatives.
• Must travel once per month. Predominately to New Jersey or Rhode Island.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Analytical: Strong analytical capabilities with a focus on leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and drive campaign success.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration to achieve business objectives.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex challenges in the shopper marketing landscape.
• Time Management: Strong history of effective planning, prioritization, adaptability and execution of tasks within specified timeframes.

Preferred

• M.B.A. preferred;
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. 10 years of overall Marketing experience;
• Most of this experience should be in shopper marketing, specifically including work with CVS and CMX;
• Agency experience is also encouraged.

Benefits

• Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.