The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. We're looking for a Retail Experiential Manager to lead the planning and delivery of standout retail experiences for Samsung UK. You'll turn business priorities into impactful activations from in-store pop-ups and flagship launches to bespoke builds, branded vehicles and longer-term programmes, while managing projects end to end, budgets from £10K to £1M, and a network of agencies, suppliers and stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Retail & Contact Centre Activation, you'll combine strategic thinking, creativity and commercial judgement to deliver exceptional customer experiences and develop junior team capability. This role will require you to be in the Samsung Chertsey HQ at least twice a week, and regular site visits, a full UK drivers licence is a must! WHAT YOU'LL BE UP TO Lead experiential projects from initial brief and planning through to delivery, evaluation and close-out. Manage activations of varying scale, including pop-ups, events, bespoke builds, branded vehicles and longer-term programmes. Own project plans, timelines, resources, logistics and budgets ranging from £10K to £1M. Translate retail, brand and product priorities into creative activation plans and investment recommendations. Build strong stakeholder, agency and supplier relationships, proactively managing risks, costs and expectations. Measure KPIs, ROI and lessons learned while coaching the Junior Retail Experiential Project Manager. ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER? Proven experience delivering experiential, events, marketing or similarly complex projects end to end. Strong project-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, forecasts, suppliers and external partners. Strategic and solutions-focused, able to turn business objectives into effective customer experiences. A confident communicator and relationship builder, credible with senior UK and HQ stakeholders. Proactive, adaptable and accountable, with experience coaching junior colleagues and a passion for retail experiential. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Competitive Salary: £50,000 Per Annum + 10% Bonus + Company Car + pre paid card for expenses Company Sick Pay + Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary Access to a range of discounts and perks across our key partners & beyond Development Opportunities WHO ARE WE? Blue Square combines best-in-class retail solutions, seamless product activation and flexible staffing that empowers brands to maintain control of their customer experience across their distribution channels. BUILD LOVE. GROW SALES. INCREASE LOYALTY. POINTS TO NOTE: Reasonable adjustments: We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. xrexnqw Please contact us using .com if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application Whilst we strive to adhere to our closing dates, we may close the vacancy early based on interest or the progression of the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described , and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Blue Square If you're an internal candidate , remember to use your company email address to apply Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
