Retail Activation Manager

Candidate location: A field-based role, with occasional travel to the Leeds office as required, typically around once per month.

About Hisense

Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global technology company dedicated to making innovative, high-quality products accessible to consumers worldwide.

With a diverse portfolio spanning televisions, refrigeration, laundry and other home appliances, Hisense continues to expand its presence in the UK and international markets.

To discover more about Hisense UK, please visit our website Hisense UK About

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Retail Activation Manager to oversee and enhance retail operations in South England
. This role will focus on managing a regional team of Area Sales Managers and optimizing retail activation strategies to maximize return on investment (ROI). The ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in retail management and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management:

• Lead and oversee a team of Area Sales Managers in the designated region (
  South England
  ).
• Ensure alignment and effective management of retail activation activities to drive faster, localized performance.
• Provide coaching and performance management to the team to achieve business objectives and maximize ROI.

Display Maintenance & Performance Management:

• Enhance in-store display quality, consistency, and compliance with brand standards across the assigned region.
• Implement and maintain promoter principles to optimize brand sales and positioning in retail environments.
• Monitor and report on display performance to identify and address improvement areas.

Call File Optimization & Store Monitoring:

• Optimize call file lists to improve the efficiency of Area Sales Managers within the region.
• Actively monitor and manage the performance of priority stores, driving improved retail activation and compliance.
• Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and ensure focus on high-priority locations.

Communication & Relationship Building:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers and regional leads to ensure the seamless execution of brand strategies.
• Serve as a key point of contact for communicating promotional activities and addressing store-level challenges.
• Foster collaboration between internal and external stakeholders to enhance retail activation outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail management, preferably in a multi-site or regional role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams to achieve performance goals.
• Strong knowledge of in-store merchandising, display maintenance, and retail activation principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience in performance monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• In-house learning platform, develop your skills for your career and your role.
• Long service awards
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on Hisense products
• Access to a shopping discount portal
• Free onsite parking

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we can only guarantee…