Associate, Shopper Marketing & Field Activation — Grocery & Club Channels
Job Description
Drive retailer-specific shopper marketing and field activation across Grocery and Club channels by coordinating digital shelf and in-store execution, tracking performance, and supporting planning through reporting.
Responsibilities
- Translate approved brand and customer plans into retailer-specific activities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Coordinate multiple programs across Grocery and Club retailers, keeping partners updated and work moving.
- Partner with Sales to support customer priorities and address execution needs.
- Adapt plans and priorities as retailer requests and business needs evolve.
- Coordinate retailer.com content updates and help maintain accurate, consistent product information and digital shelf standards.
- Support retail media and digital promotional programs with retailer, agency, and vendor partners.
- Track campaign timing, deliverables, and results; follow up on missing information and execution issues.
- Support the Senior Manager with performance reviews and opportunities to improve future programs.
- Help plan and execute demos, sampling, merchandising, and other shopper activations.
- Coordinate program materials, product needs, giveaways, vendor requirements, and proof of performance.
- Support shopper toolkits and repeatable processes that improve execution across retailers.
- Assist with broader marketing activities when business priorities require additional support.
- Maintain clear records of program activity, spending, timelines, and results.
- Track budgets within approved plans, including forecasts, invoices, and spending updates.
- Collect and organize tactic-level measures such as coupon redemption, impressions, reach, and new-to-brand activity.
- Prepare Excel reports and PowerPoint presentations covering what ran, what it cost, and what it achieved.
- Help compare tactics and vendors to support investment decisions and evaluate sales lift and ROI.
Requirements
- Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in shopper marketing, e-commerce, digital shelf, retail media, or CPG brand marketing (candidates with more or fewer years may be considered based on demonstrated experience).
- Experience executing marketing programs from planning through completion.
- Familiarity with retailer.com content, digital shelf practices, and retail media platforms including Walmart Connect, Instacart, Kroger, and Amazon Ads.
- Ability to organize performance data, maintain accurate records, and communicate insights.
- Working proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
- Ability to collaborate with Sales, Marketing, agencies, vendors, and other partners without formal authority.
- Proactive problem-solving approach, including asking questions and moving work forward.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities and plans can change.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Technologies
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- retailer.com
- Walmart Connect
- Instacart
- Kroger
- Amazon Ads
Helpful Experience
- Grocery or Club channel experience.
- Coordination of in-store demos, sampling, or merchandising programs.
- Experience working with brokers, distributors, agencies, or retail sales teams.
- Familiarity with the U.S. Hispanic consumer.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Success Looks Like
- Clear visibility into program activity, spending, and results while delivering dependable execution for Sales and retailer partners.
- Tracking and reporting that helps the team identify what works, improve programs, and make better investment decisions.
Working at LALA
- Join a collaborative marketing team that values initiative, integrity, and willingness to help.
- Receive direction and support while taking responsibility for deliverables and developing shopper marketing expertise.
Location and Work Requirements
- Dallas, TX (onsite).
- Tuesday–Thursday office attendance.
- Approximately 15–25% travel based on business needs.
- Regular office environment.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.