Digital Media Lead - 12 Month FTC - Manchester

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

£50K/yr – £60K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 16 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive performance-led digital marketing campaigns, manage agency and external stakeholders, and translate data into actionable growth strategies while staying ahead of digital media trends.

Plan and optimise multi-channel campaigns in collaboration with internal teams
Manage relationships with media agencies and external partners
Share key insights with the business to inform future growth

Job Description

Responsibilities

Plan and execute performance led digital marketing campaigns by working alongside key internal stakeholders to align media activity with our overarching commercial goals.
Manage the day to day relationship with our media agency and key external stakeholders, ensuring all deliverables are met on time.
Collaborate with global media partners to explore new and innovative opportunities, including beta tests and emerging platforms, to keep our strategy ahead of the competition.
Work cross functionally with the marketing and commercial trading teams to ensure digital activity supports seasonal launches and brand priorities.
Regularly present key campaign findings and strategic insights to the wider business, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for future growth.
Stay at the forefront of the digital media landscape, proactively identifying shifts in technology, privacy and consumer behavior to future proof our marketing efforts.

Requirements

Proven track record in fast paced digital industries or eCommerce environments.
Experience planning and optimising campaigns across core performance digital media channels.
Advantageous to have technical knowledge of programmatic display and YouTube audience segmentation.
Experience managing external search partners and marketing agency relationships effectively.
Strong numeracy and excel skills for analysing campaign data and performance metrics.
A high level of precision skills, to managing complex campaign setups and budgets.
A logical, analytical mindset with a natural ability to troubleshoot campaign issues.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a cross functional team.
Possess a strong technical baseline to navigate modern marketing stacks.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking

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At Next we never underestimate what we can do. Bring your energy, play to your strengths and never shy away from change. Push yourself and back others. Make things happen that will be bigger and better than before. Come and work for one of the UK’s biggest retailers. It is everything you could imagine, and so much more. We’re constantly innovating, constantly working on something new and constantly creating more and more exciting new products, which means no day is the same, and no day is dull. Whether you take up a role in making furniture with our lively warehouse team or join our team of superhuman developers and tech engineers, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with some of the most talented people in the country, who not only work hard but play hard too.Let's take it on.

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