Display Project Lead (DPL) - Collecting Resumes Only

About WPPpep is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. Who is pep:pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.Our company has evolved since we started 18 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. at pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.At pep we value our team and offer:· Generous Time Off· Robust Health and Wellness Plan· Family Support· Mentorship Program· 401K Match· Role Autonomy· Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training· Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups*This position is currently collecting resumes only.*Summary of Position: The Design Display Project Lead is senior project management role focusing on the execution of temporary and semi-permanent point-of-purchase (POP) displays including coordination of display design, development, production, assembly, and ship to trade. As a Design Display Project Lead, you will be responsible for up front process, including artwork, structure and product feasibility for your assigned business unit. You will execute projects flawlessly while delivering against procurement strategies and goals. The Design Display Project Lead is responsible for maintaining a project management workload while assisting leadership with key initiatives including data management, developing and implementing best in class processes, delivering cost savings, and driving time and resource efficiencies. Attention to detail, relationship management, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills are a must to drive value for our clients. Ideal candidates will be goal-oriented, self-motivated, resilient, highly conscientious, and can thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ability to build strong relationships while collaborating remotely will be key to successfully fulfilling this role.Key Responsibilities and Attributes: Manage the designs portion of POP display campaign. The design workload primarily will be associated with direct client stakeholders (Customer Marketing and Creative) and will focus on project design and mechanicals.Collaborate with the client Brand Activation Leads for creative direction that will be utilized to brief creative.Offer recommendations regarding cost savings and value engineering and offering solutions when costs are presented over budget.Create and manage campaign timeline and lead communication with key stakeholders to meet due dates and deliverablesEnsure that the campaign meets all legal and policy guidelines/requirements regarding retailer style guides and finalized artwork.Manage campaign scope changes as needed while ensuring an on-time and on-budget executionIn conjunction with supplier partners, provide client with recommendations for cost and/or time efficienciesComplete data entry to track and document all relevant project details in pep and client systemsMeet or exceed client team metricsSupport the Associate Account Director of your assigned category(ies) with overarching team and client initiatives Drive project management excellenceOther duties assigned as needed Client & Supplier Relationships: Build client relationships by providing value and efficiencies within the POP spendBuild and grow collaborative relationships with supplier partnersAttend and/or lead regular meetings with clients and suppliers to ensure flawless execution and deliveryPOP Knowledge & Expertise: Assist in the establishment, development, and improvement of processes and proceduresDevelop and apply expertise related to display design and production to deliver best in class POP activations for clientsUtilize experience with retail environments, style guides, seasonal resets and in-store trends to deliver increased value to pep and pep’s clientsContinually strive to become a POP expert for your category, keeping up to date with industry trends, and best practicesAbility to read and interpret documents including but not limited to Dielines, Planograms, Technical Drawings, Bills of Material, Bills of Lading, and moreMetrics: Maintain strong metrics in relation to:Cost savingsTime and resource efficiencyError rateOn-time, on-budget and on-scope deliverySLA adherenceClient satisfaction ratingIndividual client allocation spend growthIndividual project management metricsStewardship and innovation recommendationsKnowledge/Skills Preferred: Bachelor’s in Business or Communication a 2.8+ GPA from four-year college or university; or Minimum 3 years of applicable business experience, preferably in project management, POP, print, or displayExperience in the Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Beauty industry a plusTo perform the Associate Display Project Lead role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the following skills:Extremely organized with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple partiesAbility to identify and provide creative solutions to challengesAbility to collaborate with team members remotely to improve processes to provide value and efficiencyAgile and able to deliver in an extremely fast-paced environment while managing a high workloadIndependent work style with a team player mindset and an enthusiastic and energetic approachAbility to effectively utilize staff including collaborating with subject matter experts and delegating as appropriateStrong skills and knowledge in the following applications: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to pep. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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