Biddable Media Executive
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Application closing date: Thursday 24th April
About us
Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value.
We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket ocado.com. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, but it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.
About the team and the role
The Biddable Media Executive role will encompass Social Media, as well as other new and emerging channels within the Digital ecosystem to reach incremental audiences and drive conversions. You will work closely with channel specialist managers and other executives to achieve our outcomes and you will be a team player who relishes a challenge and enjoys a fast-paced environment.
Additionally, we are looking for someone who is able to juggle multiple tasks whilst demonstrating a passion for data, performance excellence, creative best practice and embody cross-team collaboration. Constantly monitoring industry updates so that you are up to speed with the latest and greatest which you bring to work with you every day. You will help to create award winning content, interpret data to discern trends, be an active participant in the relationships between our suppliers, media owners and agency to further both the learning agenda for the year and ensure we are challenging the art of the possible as well as be a key contributor in delivering highly innovative marketing campaigns to maximise customer acquisition.
What you’ll do
- Paid Social performance management – upper funnel and direct response, as well as support across other established and emerging digital media channels
- Analyses and reporting – weekly, monthly and longer term performance insights
- Creative briefing, best practice, organisation and co-ordination between Ocado and our agency
- Content calendar maintenance
- Inhouse capability – must be able to manage activity in-platform, QA and report daily, weekly and monthly
- Agency relationship support
- Platform partner support
- Audience management
- Line management and training of junior team member
- Invoicing & approvals
- Developing best practice methodologies
- Assist in budget management and weekly pacing
Who you are
- Autonomous, pro-active and possess a start-up mentality
- A love of data and analytics
- Problem solver with a can-do attitude
- Strong levels of attention to detail
- A hands-on knowledge of platforms, namely: Meta (including Instagram), Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok but must be familiar with influencer activity and biddable channels in general
- Experience with creative excellence and working with a creative team to help bring best practice to life
What’s in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail.
If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with the option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
Never miss the moments that matter: Blended/Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy an extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.
Our Hiring Process
Lucky for us, we get loads of great applications and we really appreciate that so many people put the time and effort in to apply. To recognise that, we treat all applications respectfully and fairly. So, if yours stands out, you’ll follow our standard hiring process – one of our Talent Partners will talk you through this in an initial call.
Everyone’s welcome
We’re an equal opportunities employer. That means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.