Senior Manager of Shopper Marketing

Location:

Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite; shuttle service available from NYC)

Salary:

$175,000-$185,000 + Annual Bonus

Reports To:

Head of Marketing / VP Marketing

About the Position

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded

Senior Manager, Shopper Marketing

to lead the development and execution of shopper-led growth strategies across Flora Food Group's portfolio.

This role will translate consumer and shopper insights into impactful retail activation programs that drive conversion, strengthen retailer partnerships, and accelerate brand growth across grocery, club, mass, eCommerce, and omnichannel environments.

The Senior Manager, Shopper Marketing will partner closely with Brand Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Revenue Growth Management, and Customer teams to develop compelling shopper experiences that win at the point of purchase.

Key Responsibilities

Shopper Marketing Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute shopper marketing strategies aligned with brand objectives, customer priorities, and commercial goals.
Translate shopper insights, category trends, and consumer behaviors into actionable activation plans.
Lead shopper marketing programs across key retail channels, including grocery, club, mass, foodservice, and eCommerce.
Identify opportunities throughout the shopper journey, from awareness and consideration through purchase and loyalty.
Retailer & Customer Activation

Partner with Sales and Customer teams to develop retailer-specific activation plans and Joint Business Planning (JBP) initiatives.
Create shopper marketing solutions that drive category growth and strengthen retailer partnerships.
Lead development of shopper toolkits, including:

In-store displays and merchandising programs
Point-of-sale materials
Retail promotions
Digital shelf content
Retail media activations

Ensure activation programs are scalable, measurable, and aligned with commercial priorities.
eCommerce & Omnichannel Growth

Drive shopper marketing excellence across digital and physical retail environments.
Partner with Brand, Sales, and eCommerce teams to optimize digital shelf performance, including:

Product Detail Pages (PDPs)
Search optimization
Ratings and reviews
Digital promotions
Retail media opportunities

Champion omnichannel thinking to create connected shopper experiences.
Insights & Analytics

Leverage shopper insights, syndicated data, and retailer analytics to identify growth opportunities.
Utilize platforms such as Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, Kantar, Dunnhumby, and retailer-specific data tools to inform strategy.
Analyze campaign performance and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and ROI.
Monitor competitive activity, retail trends, and evolving shopper behaviors.
Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the shopper marketing expert across Brand Marketing, Sales, Category Management, and Commercial teams.
Influence stakeholders through strong strategic thinking, insights, and data-driven recommendations.
Lead project teams and ensure execution excellence across multiple initiatives.
Support capability building and best practice sharing across the organization.
Budget & Performance Management

Manage shopper marketing budgets and ensure investments are prioritized effectively.
Establish measurement frameworks to evaluate activation performance, including:

Sales impact
Incremental growth
Shopper engagement
ROI

Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Category Management, Brand Marketing, or Commercial Marketing within FMCG/CPG.
Proven experience developing and executing shopper marketing programs that deliver measurable business results.
Strong understanding of retail channels including grocery, club, mass, and eCommerce.
Experience partnering with Sales teams and retail customers.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred

Experience in food, beverage, dairy, plant-based, health & wellness, or sustainability-focused categories.
Experience supporting major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, Amazon, or similar.
Experience with shopper research and analytics platforms:

Circana (IRI)
NielsenIQ
Kantar
Dunnhumby

Experience with digital shelf analytics platforms:

Profitero
CommerceIQ
Salsify

MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
Experience working in a high-growth or transformation environment.
What You'll Bring

Strategic mindset with strong commercial instincts.
Ability to turn shopper insights into compelling activation strategies.
Strong ownership mentality and bias toward action.
Collaborative approach with the ability to influence across functions.
Passion for consumers, brands, and winning at the shelf.

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