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Join to apply for the Head of Retail Marketing role at Lindt & Sprungli UKJoin to apply for the Head of Retail Marketing role at Lindt & Sprungli UKGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.How you could help us to Enchant the World with ChocolateAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.We are excited to announce the new position of Head of Retail Marketing.At Lindt UK, we pride ourselves on being a high performing workplace with an award-winning culture. We embrace diversity and invest in our people, knowing that our product is only as good as the people behind it.Lindt UK is one of the fastest growing subsidiaries within the group and we are passionate about making informed and educated decisions for the long term. These are built on the solid foundations of crafting Chocolate from our heartland in Switzerland since 1845 and a result, Lindt UK is a secure place to grow your career and flourish in what you love doing.If you are a collaborative marketeer with a proven ability to drive retail marketing success, passionate about owning projects, finding solutions, and exceeding expectations, all while delivering results in an entrepreneurial culture within a fast-paced retail environment, and are passionate about chocolate and the Lindt Brand, we would love you to think about applying!Where youll be basedThis role is currently based in Feltham, London (Hybrid Working: in the office 60% and WFH 40%). From 2026, our Head Office will be based in Richmond Upon Thames. There will be some travel to retail locations across the UK to understand and assess success of in-store activations and marketing initiatives.How You Will Make An ImpactAs Head of Retail Marketing, you will play an integral part within our Retail / D2C team where you will be responsible for enabling growth and elevating our brand credentials with highly engaging activations and visual merchandising and developing the product strategy both online and instore, ensuring that the Lindt Customer Experience is engaging and supports our Global purpose of Enchanting the World with Chocolate.You will lead with an attitude that ultimately cultivates a collaborative and high performing culture with creativity and innovation at the core.Retail Brand Strategy and Marketing OperationsLead planning and strategy of high-impact marketing campaigns and in-store activations, ensuring strong brand presence and consumer engagementDevelop a comprehensive omni-channel marketing strategy that drives traffic and sales across retail stores and eCommerceDevelop and oversee the retail marketing budget, ensuring all campaigns are delivered on time and within budgetProvide forecasts, identify opportunities for cost savings, and allocate resources effectively to maximize ROIConvert consumer & customer pain points to define & develop new commercial & new product growth initiativesSupport creation of marketing strategy for the D2C channel, leading for initiatives that drive penetration and strengthen brand equityIdentify and address key business issues, incorporating data, insights, and implications in recommendationsCollaborative Business PlanningWork together with Brand Marketing teams to elevate our brand credentials through our storesCollaborate with the CRM Team to understand opportunities for segmentation, personalisation, and customer lifecycle marketing to maximize engagement and retentionCollaborate with the digital marketing team to ensure that plans support the objectives of the Omnichannel marketing planCollaborate with Head of Merchandising and Head of Retail to ensure activations are effectively implemented in retail locationsWork with finance and cross-functional team to ensure financial targets and growth objectives are metInnovationOwn the development and execution of the innovation pipeline for our Retail and D2C Division. This is across both chocolate and ice creams and drinksCommunications Planning and Agency ManagementInspire cross-functional teams to bring marketing strategies to life across all customer touchpointsPartner with external brand partners to potentialise highly visible brand placementsPeople and CultureLead and develop a team of 5 marketing specialists, championing individual growth, fostering innovation and ensuring alignment with company priorities and goalsActively communicate expectations and provide regular feedback against those expectations, using monthly 121s and development plans to shape and guide their developmentConduct the annual performance management process, working with each team member to evaluate performance, provide feedback and trainingWhat Experience You Will Bring With YouYour proven experience in retail marketing and product development. Ideally this will be in the premium sectorYour expertise in developing and executing successful & impactful marketing campaignsYour ability to convert objectives into clear actionable plans and effectively lead teams through successful executionYour skills in project management, knowing youve led campaigns across on and offline from concept to executionGreat communication skills as well as interpersonal skills which align with our valuesA passionate & inspiring Leader who with the ability to nurture & grow our already motivated and talented teamYour natural ability to interact cross functionally, both internally and externallyYour creative mindset, keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt in these dynamic market conditionsProven experience in broad communication strategies. From actionable plans through to tactical execution, leading a team to deliver insight to actionYour confidence in having budget ownership and demonstrating commercial understandingHow You Will Be Rewarded FinanciallyFor the position of Head of Retail Marketing the salary range is 90,000 - 100,000. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; car / car allowance, bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, 100 personal incentive, birthday day off and so much more!Being yourself every dayWe want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. Youll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our dress for your day policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.Living our values everydayAt Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.What You Can Expect From UsIn return for everything that youll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where well provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.A Little Bit About LindtWe are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.Were also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing and SalesIndustriesFood and Beverage ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lindt & Sprungli UK by 2xGet notified about new Head of Retail Marketing jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoUxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHead of Marketing - 12 Month Maternity CoverLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoUrban Outfitters Brand Marketing DirectorLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoHead of Marketing - Contemporary Fashion BrandLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoConsumer Marketing Director, Skincare & WellnessLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United King