Paid Media Manager (12m FTC) | Lookfantastic

OverviewPaid Media Manager (12m FTC) | Lookfantastic

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THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio includes leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty, forming THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by over 2,500 people who lead by example and think BIG.

Life at THG Beauty combines a portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, aiming to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry.

Why this roleThe Paid Media Manager (Digital Activation) role sits within the Commercial Marketing structure. Leading from the front, you’ll work with brand marketing leads, buying, trading, core performance channels and design to execute brand-funded media and influencer campaigns. This role provides exposure to performance marketing, influencer marketing, retail and ecommerce and external brand marketing planning. The Digital Activation team are THG ambassadors and media experts.

Responsibilities

Operate brand-facing, build authentic relationships with LOOKFANTASTIC’s key brand partners to co-develop data-driven digital plans to drive brand growth

Develop and pitch multi-platform digital plans alongside the Partnership Marketing lead to deliver 360 on- and offsite activations

Assist in delivering mid- and post-campaign reporting to demonstrate uplifts and ROI

Collaborate with the influencer team to commission assets for media and channel repurposing

Train delivery and manage workload across direct report(s)

Secure incremental digital investment with new brand partners through effective pitching

Continuously suggest optimisations for campaigns to meet ROI targets

Work with the in-house design team to deliver assets for brand partners

Coordinate with wider marketing teams to ensure digital plans are delivered effectively

Report performance vs targets and contribute to growth of the function

Budget management: review partner budgets and plans to maximise value

Ongoing learning across key media platforms to remain specialist and deliver innovative media strategy

Qualifications

5+ years of paid media / digital marketing experience with hands-on media skills

Self-starter and self-motivated

Professional and presentable brand ambassador

Proficient in Facebook Business Manager and TikTok Ads Manager

Beauty / retail enthusiast

Performance mindset

Digitally literate

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excel and reporting competency

Excellent communicator with clear and detailed insights

Critical thinker with problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and ability to deliver creative media solutions

Effective communication and presentation skills, both face-to-face and written

Detail-oriented and process-driven

Proven ability to meet targets

Proven end-to-end sales skills: prospecting, pipeline management, closing, negotiation

What’s in it for me?

Career Development: Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in-house LandD team; continued development through our upskilling programme in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; enhanced maternity/paternity pay; up to 10 days compassionate leave; buy back up to 3 days; 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.

Wellbeing Support: On-site and virtual GP appointments; CBT therapist; 24/7 EAP provided by Bupa; state-of-the-art on-site gym; on-site physio.

Other Perks: Save on personal tech via salary sacrifice; subsidised bus pass; up to 50% staff discount on THG brands; on-site staff shop and barber; refer a candidate and earn up to £1000 after probation; anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If invited to interview, please let us know if any reasonable adjustments are needed to the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best.

THG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of high application volumes, we endeavour to respond within 14 days. If you have questions about applications for positions at THG, please contact our Talent team.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing and Sales

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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