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Senior Paid Media Executive (Retail Media) | Lookfantastic

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Job Category

Marketing

Division

THG Beauty

Location

UK, Manchester

Job Type

Full-time

About THG 

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.  

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Life at THG Beauty

We’re home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous – all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

 

Why be a Senior Paid Media Executive (Retail Media) at Lookfantastic? 

The Senior Paid Media Executive role in THG Beauty sits within the Retail Media structure. Within the Digital Activation function we work closely with brand marketing leads, buying, trading, core performance channels & design so execute brand-funded media campaigns. The role gives an incredible insight into performance marketing, retail & eCommerce and exposure to external brand marketing planning. The Digital Activation team are external-facing LOOKFANTASTIC ambassadors & media experts 

 

As a Senior Paid Media Executive (Retail Media), you will: 

  • Operate brand-facing, building authentic relationships with LOOKFANTASTIC’s key brand partners to co-develop data-driven paid media activity to drive brand growth 
  • Work collaboratively with our influencer team to commission best-in-class influencer assets for media repurposing 
  • Develop and pitch multi-platform digital media plans to drive brand partner growth. 
  • Be responsible for mid & post-campaign reporting to demonstrate uplifts generated and showcase investments’ ROI 
  • Support in securing incremental media investment with new brand partners, through effective pitching and communication 
  • Look a social-first creative ad copy creation working with our in-house design team to deliver best in class assets for our brand partners  

  • Be responsible for continuous optimisation of campaigns to agreed ROI targets
     
  • Work collaboratively with wider marketing teams to ensure media is delivered impactfully 
  • Have a vested interest in learning & development across key media platforms to remain specialist, deliver innovative media strategy, and optimum mix-media activations for our partners 

 

What skills and experience do I need for this role? 

  • 2+ years experienced paid media / digital marketing professional 
  • Self-starter and self-motivated 
  • A highly presentable brand ambassador 
  • META Business Manager / TikTok Ads Manager competent  
  • Passion for the beauty & retail media industry 

 

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

  • Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
  • Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
  • Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.  
  • Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 
  • Buy back up to 3 days each year. 
  • Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. 

Wellbeing Support 

  • Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
  • Access our in-house CBT therapist. 
  • Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  
  • State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
  • Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

  • Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 
  • Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.  
  • Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 
  • On-site staff shop. 
  • Access to on-site barber. 
  • Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. 
  • Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. 
  • Performance mindset 
  • Digitally literate 
  • Excel & reporting competent 
  • Excellent communicator – provide clear and detailed insights 
  • Critical thinker & problem-solving skills 
  • Eye for detail and delivering creative media solutions 
  • Effective communication and presenting skills, both face-to-face and written. 
  • Detail and process oriented 
  • Proven ability to meet targets 
  • Proven end-to-end sales skills – prospecting, pipeline management, closing, negotiation  
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment  

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

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

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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