Job Ref: 213737836

Date: 2021-05-12 16:06:34

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The Entertainer is a family run business and one of UK Retail’s success stories with over 170 stores in the UK and a rapidly growing online and international business that includes the Early Learning Centre and Addo Play brands. We never stand still opening over 50 new stores in the past 5 years and we have huge growth plans currently across partnership retail and International markets.  As a Best Companies accredited business we really care about our people, customers and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you ‘aim higher’ in your career.  We are now looking for an experienced Search & Performance Manager to join our web team based in Little Chalfont, close to Amersham.

Reporting into the Head of Online & Digital our Search & Performance Manager will drive acquisition strategy across multiple channels and platforms.  You will have responsibility for a multi-million-pound digital marketing budget across paid media and SEO, so it is vital that you are comfortable with numbers and are commercially minded.  As well as leading a small team of marketing executives, you will own our relationship with external marketing agencies and manage a diverse set of internal stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities – Search & Performance Manager

– Create and deliver the online acquisition strategy.

– Manage £3m annual online marketing budget to drive sales and improve ROI.

– Represent the online team at a senior level internally and externally.

– Manage relationships with our external marketing agencies to get best value from the money we spend with them.

– Line manage the online marketing team and provide support and coaching, as necessary.

– Work closely with the wider online team to drive performance.

– Support and educate the wider business understanding of acquisition.

Required Skills – Search & Performance Manager

– Proven online marketing experience within a retail or agency environment.

– Extensive experience in managing marketing budgets and 3rd party agencies.

– Demonstratable expertise in PPC, Affiliates and SEO.

– Expert user of Google Analytics 360.

– Previous experience leading a team.

As Search & Performance Manager you will possess a strategic and commercial mindset with a proven track record of driving successful customer acquisition campaigns.  The successful candidate will have an ability to adhere to budgets and deliver exceptional results within a fast-paced retail environment. You will be a fiercely analytical marketeer who uses data and insight to inform and define decisions. Our Search & Performance Manager role offers a competitive salary with bonus and additional benefits such as bonus, life cover and pension.  It also offers the chance to work in an amazing culture and environment where you will be challenged and can add immediate value with your skillset within a rapidly growing business.

You may have previously gained experience as a Digital Marketing Manager.

Apply now to be considered for the Search & Performance Manager role and be part of The Entertainers on-going success story

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