Retail Media Propositions Manager

Company: The Co-Operative Group
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will shape and bring to life innovative retail media propositions for Co-op Media Network. You will build strong client relationships with brands and agencies, collaborate across sales, marketing, operations and partners, and drive commercial growth through compelling offerings. You’ll work in a fast-growing team at the heart of a strategic priority, shaping new propositions, events and client experiences. This hybrid role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to help brands maximize Co-op’s unique advertising and data opportunities. You will be pivotal in improving propositions and client experience while supporting adoption across clients and agency partners.

Pay / Benefits

  • annual bonus
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 with service)
  • pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • onsite gym access
  • 30% discount on Co-op products
  • Virtual healthcare

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with brands, agencies and partners to uncover needs and opportunities
  • Develop and refine retail media propositions to drive client value and revenue
  • Plan and deliver client engagement activities, events and industry showcases
  • Collect client feedback and market insights to improve propositions and services
  • Collaborate with internal teams to reflect client requirements in proposition delivery
  • Create compelling proposition materials, toolkits and sales content
  • Support the launch of new propositions and drive adoption among clients and agencies
  • Contribute ideas to improve how Co-op Media Network operates and positions itself

Key requirements

  • Experience building relationships with brands or media buyers in FMCG, retail media or agency client service
  • Strong understanding of FMCG brands, their commercial priorities and market challenges
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders including external clients
  • Commercial awareness with ability to identify value-creating opportunities
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear, customer-facing solutions
  • Excellent organisation skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and curious, with confidence to challenge and suggest improvements
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills focused on client experience
  • relationship-building
  • communication
  • collaboration
  • proposition development
  • market insights
  • client engagement planning

Posted: September 20th, 2026