Retail Media

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom THG 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 UK Retail Media & Activation Manager at THG?

The Retail Media Manager will be pivotal to the success of the UK/EU Media team. This role involves directly engaging with key strategic brands to build strong, enduring partnerships that align with LOOKFANTASTIC’s overall marketing strategy while enhancing the customer experience. As Retail Media & Activation Manager, you will be responsible overseeing a portfolio of brand partners global end to end partnership marketing strategy activated across the LOOKFANTASTIC media universe. The successful candidate will be able to own and improve our strategy whilst analysing budgets, building relationships, and continuing to evolve and improve our offering aligned to the global marketing calendar. 

As an Retail Media & Activation Manager you will: 

Operate brand-facing, building authentic relationships with LOOKFANTASTIC’s key brand partners to co-develop data-driven digital plans to drive brand growth Developing and pitching multi-platform digital plans alongside the Partnership Marketing lead to deliver 360 on & offsite activations Supporting the team in delivering best-in-class mid & post-campaign reporting to demonstrate uplifts generated and showcase investments’ ROI Secure incremental digital investment with new brand partners, through effective pitching and communication Working with our in-house design team to deliver best in class assets for our brand partners Work effectively with wider marketing teams to ensure digital plans are delivered impactfully Reporting performance vs target and driving strategy for continued growth of the function Budget management – continuous review of partners’ available budgets and plans in place to maximise Continuous learning and development across key media platforms to remain specialist and deliver innovative media strategy for brand partners 

Principle Accountabilities:

KPI’s

Responsible fordriving digital activation income & profitability for their defined set of brands. Overseeing the end to end management & reporting of campaigns for their category

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

5+ years experienced paid media / digital marketing professional with hands on media experienceA highly presentable brand ambassadorSelf Starter and Self Motivated Facebook Business Manager / TikTok Ads Manager competent Beauty / retail enthusiastPaid Media backgroundExcel and reporting Delivering creative media solutionsEnd to end sales skills, prospecting, pipeline management, closing, negotiationExcellent communicator – Eprovide clear and detailed insights

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.Develop your expertise 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 usEnhanced 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 barberKnow 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.

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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