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About the role

Our Retail Media business is growing and we are on a transformation journey, working with some of the best global brands. We are looking for a Retail Media Sales & Planning Assistant, who will support the sales team in delivering outcomes and objectives by ensuring that supplier investments are planned and realized using the right tools and processes.

As we accelerate our Retail Media business, we need support to ensure all suppliers (small, medium, or large) can access our propositions and benefit from WIN-WIN-WIN outcomes, which will offer:

• More engaging experiences for Customers
• Growth for JLP
• Growth for suppliers

A key responsibility of this role will be to collaborate with smaller brands to ensure they are utilizing our Ad Tech capabilities effectively. This role requires comfort with administrative tasks and data analysis to maximize revenue opportunities across our long-tail client base, including sales and planning discussions with brands.

You will work closely with:

• Commercial/Trading teams
• Customer teams
• Retail teams
• External Suppliers

Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

Contract type: This position is a permanent role

Working pattern/flexible working: We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Retail Media Sales & Planning team aim for around 1-2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings.

Location: This role is based at our London Head Office (Pimlico). Please note, any travel costs to the office are the responsibility of the successful candidate. There is no travel allowance for this role.

Key responsibilities:

• Optimize processes and delivery to maximize supplier investment across various channels, predominantly onsite media.
• Execute end-to-end media plans for Sponsored Products and Sponsored Banner campaigns for certain suppliers (across JL.com and app).
• Analyze data and work with Media Sales Managers to develop strategies to optimize sales revenues.
• Coordinate with internal teams including sales, media, and planners.
• Manage booking calendars for tenancy placements, overseeing briefing processes for your category.
• Collaborate with the Media Asset Sales team to ensure timely investment opportunities for suppliers.
• Design and manage processes to ensure planned activity goes live on time, with minimal errors and maximum accuracy.
• Support and improve the end-to-end process for maximizing Media Asset Sales across channels.

Essential skills:

• Experience in sales & marketing or media campaign execution, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build and influence a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, can-do attitude.

Desirable skills:

• Commercial experience with brands.
• Experience with Ad Tech providers such as Citrus Ad.
• Relevant experience in a brand, marketing team, or agency.
• Ability to analyze campaigns and interpret data for decision-making.

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The partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As Partners, we share ownership and the rewards, working together through good and challenging times, with kindness and respect.

We embrace diversity and create an environment where everyone can thrive, growing individually and collectively. As Partners, we make a difference, and we all own it.

Important points to note:

• Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks.
• Apply promptly as vacancies can close early due to high interest.
• We support flexible working arrangements; discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.