Senior Distribution Manager - UK + International // UNCLE (London)

ABOUT UNCLE

UNCLE are the global street advertising agency. We bring paper, paste and local knowledge to get campaigns seen on the streets. Specialising in the fashion, music, art, and lifestyle sectors we offer formats including wildposting, billboards, and ambient solutions. With over 30 years' experience and a network of local experts and teams we create impactful campaigns, giving clients visibility in London, New York, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Amsterdam, plus other major cities.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are excited to offer the opportunity for an experienced Senior Distribution Manager to join our growing UNCLE team in N1. As the Senior Distribution Manager, you will be integral to the team’s workflow in coordinating the distribution of posters for UNCLE worldwide (excluding the US).

At UNCLE, our culture is really important to us, we are constantly looking for new ways to nurture and strengthen it. Alongside your CV, we ask that you include a cover letter, to give us a glimpse into who you are and why you’re excited about the role.

👉 Please note that we will not consider applications submitted without a cover letter.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead, motivate, and support the UK Distribution Team, monitoring progress and performance.
• Coordinate the distribution of global campaigns by liaising with relevant partners and/or local authorities.
• Take ownership of setting up and improving cross-functional operational processes to increase efficiency and consistency.  
• Manage deadlines for receiving client assets and ensure timely delivery to printing companies across international markets to ensure posters are received on time for posting.
• Advise sales team on relevant inventory through our suppliers and check availabilities when requested.
• Work closely with finance team to coordinate payments to all international suppliers, including raising purchase orders.
• Follow up with suppliers once campaigns are booked, including sourcing location lists for photographers and sale teams.
• Develop in depth knowledge of key cities, identifying growth opportunities and improving operational processes
• Research and assess new markets based on client requests via the sales team.
• Create and manage posting schedules across all cities, during high-demand periods such as Fashion Week.  
• Collaborate with the photography team to expand the international photographers and videographers database, book campaigns shoots as needed and distribute content to sales and marketing teams.
• Maintain up-to-date rate cards for all global cities, ensuring alignment with supplier cost changes
• Take ownership of operational challenges, escalating where appropriate and resolving issues calmly and effectively.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in international operations or distribution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Strong people-management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to plan ahead while adapting to unexpected changes.
• Experience in Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising is desirable.
• Additional European language skills (particularly Italian, Spanish or French) are highly valued.   

BENEFITS

• Salary of circa £42K plus bonus scheme to share in company success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday (incrementally rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service).
• Life Insurance and Group Income Protection with Canada Life.
• Flexible working - to help you achieve that all-important work-life balance.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• A fully stocked kitchen for breakfast essentials – including cereals, toast and fruit.
• Family is important to us, so we have a range of inclusive family-friendly policies in place, including enhanced leave to support you during those important times.

UNCLE is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all, where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Do reach out to let us know if there’s any actions, we can take to better support an environment where you feel comfortable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements at any stage of the recruitment process.  We are always open to ideas from our candidates that help us to make our processes more inclusive.