Channel Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover Join us here at Crown Paints as a Channel Marketing Manager, managing our portfolio of clients across the UK. If you have excellent project management skills and understand the importance of brand presence and customer relationships, please apply now Key Responsibilities To create, plan and implement an annual branded marketing activity programmes that are driven through data analysis and customer needs. This will contribute to the overall commercial strategy for profitable growth for each of your allocated accounts. Ensure the effective implementation of all brand activity through establishing strong working relationships across all relevant customer channels, and ensuring activity is implemented to agreed timescales and budgets Day to Day Devising and implementing account specific marketing and communications plans to support the sales drive and growth plan in the allocated accounts. Creation of marketing presentation materials and presence at customer meetings internally and externally which will include travel and overnight stays across the UK. Utilising Gfk market data and Epos sales data to construct a plan for growth on current ranges by brand and SKU. Evaluating promotional mechanics to determine the optimum programme for our brands moving forward, in conjunction with the National Account Team. Identifying new POS and promotional ideas to improve brand presence instore. Maximising our brand visibility across all customers digital channels. Ensuring effective implementation of range review activity, working closely with the account and internal departments to achieve timescales set. Establishing strong working relations with key customer personnel, such as their buying, merchandising, communication and marketing teams to advance our brand activities. Experience/Qualifications Minimum 3 years marketing experience (ideally in a channel role) and can demonstrate successful marketing driving sales activity. Experience working with UK DIY/Retail/Trade customers or similar industry would be ideal Proven experience of using market & consumer insight to deliver commercial benefits. Strong commercial and analytical acumen. Excellent presentation skills. Proven, strong project management planning, co-ordination and organisational skills with the ability to deliver within agreed timescales and within budget. A strong set of IT skills, especially with Microsoft office. What we offer We offer an attractive reward package that includes: A company culture that is inclusive, warm, welcoming, driven, and allows everyone to show up as themselves every single day without judgement 28 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays) Ability to purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use Pensions, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors Health & wellbeing perks - a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you and you family Eating out, Retail and Leisure discounts available Cycle to Work Scheme Training and development throughout your role More about Crown Paints & Hempel Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world. Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. LI-Hybrid Application due 2025-01-31 Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Functions Marketing Industry Chemicals Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities.