We are Retail Innovation Group Our Purpose: Inspiring possibilities with the world’s best products Our Mission: Become the best immersive shopper agency for the electricals, DIY & gardening, and health & wellbeing sectors, delivering the highest ROI within every immersive shopping moment (ISM) Our Values: Humble confidence We back ourselves but without the ego. We listen and make decisions based on facts. We are inquisitive and act with conviction. Progressive We succeed by creating opportunities. We think, act and do differently to deliver at pace and become more effective. Integrity of execution We walk the talk. We respect others, honestly manage expectations, and do the right thing by our people and clients to succeed. The Role Job Overview: As a Product Advisor at SumUp, you will be the face of the brand in retail stores, ensuring optimal product visibility, driving sales performance, and fostering strong relationships with store teams. You will be responsible for in-store operations, merchandising, and training to enhance brand presence and store performance. Additionally, you will oversee campaign implementations, monitor competitor activities, and work towards achieving the Perfect Store standards. This role requires a proactive and strategic individual with strong retail expertise and the ability to drive execution excellence. Key Responsibilities: Represent SumUp as a brand advocate in assigned retail stores. Build strong relationships with store teams to drive sales and visibility. Implement and track SumUp’s strategic objectives, improving store rankings. Optimize product rotation, stock levels, and in-store visibility. Ensure pricing, displays, and promotions align with Perfect Store standards. Conduct staff training on product knowledge and new launches. Support trade marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns. Gather market insights, monitor competitors, and provide actionable recommendations. Guide in-store promoters and oversee store-in-store (SiS) activities. Skills & Experience: Essential: Experience in training and coaching, ideally in a store setting Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to adapt your approach based on retailer or stakeholder. Ability to analyse store performance and implement strategic action plans. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and proactively address challenges. Strong reporting and data analysis capabilities. Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong resilience and the ability to be adaptable and pivot on plans A valid UK driving licence is required for this role. Desirable: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and reporting tools. Proven experience in field sales, retail, merchandising, or trade marketing. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Bupa private healthcare and dental cover Perkbox rewards and discounts platform Pension (topped up to match employee contribution of 5%) Life Assurance Income Protection Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing services - remote GP access, mental health support and physio sessions Holiday buy & sell scheme Volunteering scheme to support charities of your choice Access to a panel of trained Mental Health First Aiders Additional Information Permanent role with a 6-month Probation. Primary working hours are 8.30am-6pm. Standard expectations of working weeks will be Monday to Friday. RIG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a business we a dedicated on ensuring every candidate has the support required to be successful during the recruitment process. If you have any accessibility needs or adjustment supports and would like to know what we can offer, please get in touch.