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Project Manager

JOB REF: 4958

in POINT OF SALE

Permanent East Midlands Up to £45k DOE

About

Our client is a dynamic retail marketing agency specialising in the design and delivery of impactful retail environments. Working in partnership with leading brands, they create bespoke solutions that transform spaces into engaging, visually compelling experiences. Their culture is collaborative and quality-driven, empowering their team to take ownership and make a meaningful impact.

The Project Manager plays a central role in delivering multiple retail marketing projects from concept through to completion. This is a hands-on, solutions-focused role responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Working cross-functionally with sales, design, manufacturing, and installation teams, the role also involves regular engagement with clients and suppliers. It requires strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of manufacturing and production processes, alongside a proactive approach to risk, quality, and financial control.

Job Role

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects across varying stages of development and delivery
  • Interpret briefs from sales teams and translate them into clear project plans
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical paths
  • Monitor progress using project management tools and KPIs
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks relating to delivery, scope, cost, and quality
  • Ensure health & safety compliance, including creation of RAMs where required
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and satisfaction
  • Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout delivery
  • Source, benchmark, and negotiate supplier costs and lead times in line with procurement policy
  • Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring budget accuracy and approval compliance
  • Manage project budgets, track spend against forecast, and maintain margin control
  • Close out projects financially, ensuring accurate invoicing and reconciliation
  • Support quality control procedures across production and installation
  • Contribute to post-project reviews, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management or a similar role
  • Background in retail marketing, manufacturing, POS/POP, print production, or installation
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, supplier negotiation, and margin control
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and calm under pressure
  • Confident working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience with purchase orders, suppliers, and cost tracking
  • Knowledge of health & safety standards and quality control processes
  • Familiarity with RAMs and risk management
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative mindset
  • Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility

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