Channel Marketing Manager – OTC pharmaceutical £competitive hourly rate (on application) min 9-month contract 2 days office / 3 days WFH immediate start friendly and collaborative working environment permanent opportunity after 6-9mths We are looking to engage with a Channel Marketing Manager from a Pharma background to help a global pharmaceutical organisation drive their marketing strategy & initiatives across a portfolio of iconic OTC brands Channel Marketing Manager remit: Responsible for supporting marketing strategy and leading the planning and execution of online and in-store promotional activations, including new product launches Manage POS critical path, ensuring timely delivery aligned with business objectives. Collaborate with account managers to implement retail activation plans and explore new opportunities. Ensure POS materials align with brand guidelines and marketing strategies. Oversee POS execution, from strategy and planning to approvals, production, and performance analysis. Lead agency relationships for POS artwork, printing, and fulfilment. Attend trade conferences to support account management, coordinating necessary materials. Manage storage agency (CPG) for marketing and trade materials. Monitor POS budget, ensuring all costs align with financial plans and providing reconciliation. Track live activations, their effectiveness, and competitive trade activities, sharing insights with key teams. Create quarterly trade marketing presentations, securing trade buyer buy-in for upcoming periods. Channel Marketing Manager profile: Relevant Degree and / or Marketing related qualification (CIM) Strong OTC experience and familiarity with PAGB codes of practice and Veeva approval system. Experience working with retailer activation units such as Boots, Superdrug or others. Agency management, building strong relationships to ensure timely and effective deliverables. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to create and execute plans with contingencies. Budget management, including tracking spend, invoicing, and reconciliation. High attention to detail, ensuring assets meet high standards and are error-free before review. Results-driven mindset, focused on campaign performance and leveraging insights for future activations. Strong influencing skills, able to engage buyers, account managers, marketing teams, and internal stakeholders in decision-making. This role is an exciting opportunity to take on a key position within the business on a temp basis with a view to permanency in the future, so if the above looks of interest, then please send us your profile and one of our consultants will be in touch