SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER
Receive updates on marketing news, views and advice.
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum Location: South East England,Surrey Job Type: Permanent
Hybrid Chertsey-based agency - Senior Activation Lead role, with one of the world's most exciting retail tech brands!ABOUT THE COMPANY
- This is a brilliant opportunity to join an award-winning, retail marketing agency, working one of the most recognisable and innovative retail tech brands on the planet. Known for cutting-edge consumer tech and a bold approach to marketing, they offer a dynamic and fast-paced environment where passionate people thrive.
- You'll be part of a collaborative team, with clear opportunities to grow and take ownership.
Ready to take the lead on high-impact fast paced campaigns for one of the most innovative names in consumer tech? This is your chance to join a fast-moving brand engagement agency and play a central role in shaping how a global tech giant shows up across the UK & Ireland retail landscape.
We’re looking for a Senior Activation Lead who can think big, move fast, and bring bold ideas to life across thousands of retail and contact centre touchpoints.
What you’ll be doing
- Own the campaign journey – from strategy to seamless in-store execution, with over 3000 activations per you, you’ll ensure every product launch and brand activation lands with maximum impact.
- Lead the charge on retail experiences – develop creative toolkits, experiential activations, and merchandising strategies that wow customers and drive measurable results at a fast pace.
- Turn data into action – use data sales insights to challenge the numbers, shopper trends and performance metrics to refine campaigns and boost ROI.
- Be the connector – build strong relationships with retailers, agencies, and operators to deliver joined-up, best-in-class campaigns.
- Champion operational excellence – make sure compliance, processes, and execution standards stay top-tier across 3,000+ partner stores.
- Inspire teams to excel – mentor field and head office teams, creating a culture of collaboration and results.
This isn’t just another marketing role, it’s a chance to shape how millions of customers experience an iconic brand. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to deliver and the opportunity to work with a passionate team at the forefront of retail marketing.
- This is a 3 day per week hybrid role, working from home and onsite in Chertsey (with some travel to stores and occasional office visits as needed).
- Salary up to £100k DOE + up to 15% bonus + Competitive Reward Scheme Bonus, Company Car, Life Assurance, Retail discounts, Aviva Pension, Rewards Hub, Sick Pay, Death in Service.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in retail marketing, activation or campaign strategy, ideally with agency exposure.
- A track record of managing multi-channel go-to-market campaigns and large-scale activations.
- Strong project leadership skills, balancing creative ambition with operational excellence.
- The ability to translate data into decisions that elevate campaign performance.
- A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience leading teams and managing multi-million-pound budgets effectively.
You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
Sound like your next move? Apply now!
If this role isn't what you are looking for, don't worry. At Stopgap we cover a wide range of freelance and permanent positions with dedicated sector specialists. It is worth checking our website for all our latest jobs and registering to receive job alerts so you are the first to know about a new opportunity - https://www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs
Marketing, Digital and Creative Recruitment
Stopgap - Talent With A Spark
