Sales & Campaign Planning Specialist - Support Office Riga BC & BU

Job Description

JOB TITLE:              Sales & Campaign Planning Specialist, North America
COMPANY:              Circle K Business Centre

DEPARTMENT:      Global Digital Platforms
REPORTS TO:         Manager, Sales & Campaign Planning, North America
LOCATION:             Business Centre Riga, Latvia

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Circle K is a renowned convenience store known worldwide for quality products and excellent customer service. We are a Global Fortune 200 company and like to consider ourselves as the 'biggest start-up' though we have been in existence for more than 40 years. At a $34 billion dollar market cap value, we have over 14,500 convenience stores across the US, Canada, and Europe.

POSITION SUMMARY:

(Position is temporary for around 1,5 years)

This position will report to the Sales & Campaign Planning Manager, North America and play a critical role in supporting the initiatives of the Global Digital Platforms team through effective management and planning of campaigns and promotions. These campaigns will be executed through the portfolio of customer marketing solutions.

The Campaign Planner will be a key contact for the Business Units in Europe and Sales team and will need to work efficiently and effectively with multiple functions of the Global Digital Platforms Marketing team; some of which include sales management, content operations, Digital Advertising Operations as well as CPG clients and partners.

The individual needs to be a high-achiever with superior communication skills who is a reliable self-starter, results driven and effective at collaborating across teams to drive desired results. Must possess capacity to manage workload peaks, strong multi-tasking skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the planning and campaign management lead for all in-store digital media;

• Responsible for the complete lifecycle of all campaigns, including pre-sales strategy, reserving/booking inventory, responding to RFP’s, creating/updating insertion orders, campaign management, reporting, and post campaign analysis;

• Lead in the creation of proposals for incoming RFPs by creating media plans to meet advertiser and category objectives;

• Respond to sales requests about inventory, ad products, creative specifications, and research;

• Ensure campaign plans include accurate pricing and utilize approved products and available inventory while adhering to defined business processes to ensure optimal program performance;

• Effectively communicate program details to internal operation and content management teams;

• Recommend tactical changes to maximize campaign performance;

• Act as a key client contact, developing and maintaining strong relationships while offering innovative solutions to our clients’ business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing, Advertising, or related field;

• 5-7 years’ experience in agency or media planning responsibility;

• Understanding of CPG companies, shopper marketing, and digital marketing go to market strategies ;

• Experience in retail sales and marketing a plus;

• Strong communication skills with diligent work ethic, highly organized individual;

• Ability to multi-task and function well under pressure and tight delivery timeframes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

• Must be self-motivated, driven and able to work independently as well as part of a team;

• Ability to think outside-the-box and demonstrate creative problem solving;

• Proficiency in MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);

• Fluent in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to operate a computer;

• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, to associates, vendors, customers;

• Ability to travel as needed.

What you can expect at Circle K:

• Monthly salary: 1800 - 2000 EUR gross

• Hybrid work model (3+2)

• Covered tariff plan for your mobile phone

• Health insurance

• Employee discounts in our stores

• Global and fast-paced work environment

• Positive atmosphere and great colleagues around you

• Continuous personal and professional development driven by challenging goals.

Interested? 

We encourage you to apply by 27th of May, 2024.

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