Paid Search Executive

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity here for a Paid Search Executive to join the Media Planning and Performance Team

You'll be working alongside our Performance colleagues to deliver best in-class activation across paid media platforms.

You'll also be responsible for planning, briefing & optimising Paid Search marketing activity, to drive a relevant action to service Tesco shoppers.

You will be responsible for

• Assisting the Paid Search Manager in the day-to-day execution of Tesco's Paid Search campaigns across Groceries, Marketplace and F&F with a focus on acquiring and optimising for new customers/growing revenue.
• Supporting the daily coordination and management of the external agency while also supplying to the development and upskilling of internal team members.
• Delivering regular reporting and in-depth analysis on campaign performance, track competitor activity, and provide actionable insights to improve Paid Search efficiency.
• Leading all aspects of planning, execution, and optimisation of campaigns across key business areas (Food, General Merchandise, F&F), including monthly promotional campaigns and broader critical initiatives.
• Participating in internal campaign briefings, communicate channel strategies to partners, and provide performance updates post-campaign.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and business units to ensure flawless execution of activity aligned with overall business objectives.
• Collaborating closely with external tool providers, lead administrative tasks including raising and balancing purchase orders, and provide general team support.

You will need

• Previous experience in a Paid Search role working agency or client side working on a UK account.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in delivering inspiring briefs and feedback.
• Ability to develop impactful omnichannel comms.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insight.
• Experience with deep analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to set meaningful metrics and assess performance.
• Minimum 1.5–2 years' hands-on experience in Paid Search activation, either within an agency or in-house environment.

Whats in it for you?

We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary

• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)

• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About Us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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