Shopper Marketing & Planning Coordinator

Matthews, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-functional shopper marketing execution and data-driven optimization, aligning campaigns with category goals while coordinating timelines, creative delivery, and stakeholder communications.

  • Lead end-to-end shopper marketing programs and in-store activations across merchandising, marketing, and vendors.
  • Synthesize shopper data and campaign results to uncover insights and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with creative partners and internal teams to ensure timely, on-brand materials and compelling storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and execution of shopper marketing and category programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
  • Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure smooth execution of shopper marketing projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, merchandising, and vendors, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively propose solutions to keep projects on track.
  • Support coordination and execution of in-store shopper marketing activations
  • Help plan and sell into upcoming Shopper Marketing Programs and plans, candidate should have comfortability sharing and presenting to both internal and external partners.
  • Influence strategy and execution of Shopper Marketing programs – competitive insights, ideation, store walks
  • Collaborate with internal and external creative teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of shopper marketing & planning materials that meet quality standards and align with Harris Teeter brand guidelines.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to shopper behavior, sales performance, and marketing campaign results.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations summarizing key findings and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement of shopper marketing strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of project coordination/management experience.

Preferred

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
  • Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the grocery retail industry and understanding of shopper marketing concepts is preferred.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to overcome challenges and drive innovation in shopper marketing initiatives.
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Buonasera Media Services, LLC

The consumer is in control of advertising media consumption more than ever before. To effectively reach these consumers, media placement strategy and implementation must be at the forefront of any advertising campaign.We feel so strongly about it that we created a company to satisfy the need.The traditional advertising agency model isn’t always able to invest in their client’s relationship with their consumer. This is where Buonasera Media Services makes a difference.We invest in our clients and we invest in the relationship with the media. The other side of the equation. We work with General Managers, Sales Managers, Sales Executives, Promotion Departments, Continuity, and anyone else that influences the implementation for our clients.We are the largest Media Placement Agency in South Carolina which gives us the ability to leverage media cost/value for our clients.

Founded in 2006
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
15 employees (6 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (27% of company)