Performance Media Manager (Forge Holiday Group)

Job description

Taking up a new position within our central services, we are seeking a driven Performance Media Manager to join us as a key driver within our Performance Media Team, supporting the growth of

the Forge Holiday Group, specifically Forest Holidays.

Paying a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum working Monday-Friday,9am-5.30pm Plus access to our annual STIP (annual company-wide bonus) scheme with an additional 20% of your salary 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Plus an additional day off for your Birthday Plus an additional two volunteering days per year A flexible hybrid-working policy An enhanced maternity and paternity policy Personal development and opportunities to be recognised Study support for additional qualifications, courses and accreditations Numerous dedicated wellbeing initiatives and access to 24/7 mental health support On-site gym at our Chester HQ Regular social events including weekly Breakfast Club and 'Bring your Dog to Work' day! We are an energetic, passionate, agile and high performing team excited to welcome a new member who shares our passion for paid search, paid social, programmatic and the broader paid media landscape.

We are a team filled with a natural curiosity and a commitment to driving positive outcomes whilst stewarding one of the largest cost bases in the business making this an exciting opportunity for our newest Manager to join us in taking accountability and ownership for our paid booking targets and conversions specifically across Forest Holidays marketing.

We are looking for an established, driven Manager to ensure our booking generation and paid media marketing remains innovative and creative, as well as ensuring our targets are hit to a cost per booking basis, remaining conscious of seasonality, demand and the wider marketing mix.

Showcasing your experience in operational paid media, this position will have a strong focus on testing and learning with innovation at the forefront of our paid media strategy as well as covering ownership of Forest Holidays paid media activity. Reporting into Head of Performance Media, our newest PPC Manager (Forge Holiday Group) you will be responsible for the following areas of accountability: PPC Budgets in excess of 2 million pounds' pa Overall booking generation Account optimisation and strategy Being part of a continuous experimentation workflow Management of activity across Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, Criteo and other platforms Leadership Identify, share and spread best practice throughout the business and demonstrate excellent team work Communicate effectively and influence key stakeholders across the business, both internal and externally such as suppliers, HOD's, Directors etc. Demonstrate high level of confidence and ability in managing and resolving conflict Embrace and drive innovation with the ability to think outside the box Consistently demonstrate passion for the business and the role Show confidence and conviction with decision making taking full responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Personal Management Effectively manage own time, resources and journey plans to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity Role models values, philosophy and business goals and objectives Constantly seeks out opportunities for self-development Remains coachable at all times We are looking for those who can share in our company goals, values and ethos, who can grow alongside us and whose skills can aid our ongoing success!

By

Being One Team, Owning it, Communicating Honestl y and showcasing a devotion to

Learning, Growing and Innovating , we remain true to our original ethos and ensure we stay true to our Customers, Owners and Colleagues alike.

First and foremost we are interested in those who have the potential to hold these values, as for this position, we ask you to have the following key skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience in an operational paid media/PPC role that must include Google Ads, Bing, Display, Facebook and Instagram Experience of managing budgets in excess of c£5 million pounds+ p/a Significant understanding of PPC bid management platforms or in-house tools Relevant degree in marketing, maths, IT, field High level of mathematical ability Meticulous approach to organisation Previous experience of dealing with senior stakeholders High level of competency in Microsoft Excel Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to adapt to change Must be innovative with a test and learn mentality Proven ability to mentor and train more junior members of the team Although standouts will also have: Preferably agency and in-house experience Experience of managing a team of PPC specialists Additional Paid Media channel experience including LinkedIn and Pinterest would be advantageous Experience of the travel/tourism sector Understanding of the wider marketing mix The ability to input on marketing strategy with an understanding of the impact on the wider business Knowledge of agile and sprint planning Understanding of both SQL and JavaScript

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chester

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English