Performance Media Manager TCL:45580

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Performance Media Tech Manager to join a leading UK retail brand in a pivotal role that combines digital marketing innovation and technology. This permanent position, based in Manchester, offers the chance to shape the future of a newly in-housed, award-winning Performance Media team.

About the Team

This growing in-house team is at the forefront of online advertising, responsible for delivering significant business growth through high-impact performance media strategies. Partnering with top-tier agencies and platforms, the team operates across key digital channels including Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and Affiliates.

Purpose of the Role

The Performance Media Tech Manager will lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for technology and data-led initiatives across Performance Media. The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimising the digital media ecosystem, driving capability development and operational efficiency through the evaluation and implementation of cutting-edge tools and platforms.

Working closely with internal teams, agencies, and tech partners, the role focuses on enabling long-term growth and driving measurable results through the effective use of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a clear technology strategy to enable growth and innovation across Performance Media channels
• Build and manage strong relationships with key partners including agencies and platform providers such as Google, Meta, Smartly, and AWIN
• Scope, evaluate, and implement new tools and solutions to enhance media performance and workflow efficiency
• Measure the impact of technology initiatives in collaboration with analytics and measurement teams
• Lead and develop a team of 4 (3 Specialists and 1 Executive), fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and growth

Success Measures

• A well-defined tech strategy and roadmap aligned to business goals
• An integrated and future-ready media technology ecosystem
• Clear evidence of performance uplift and operational efficiencies
• Team development and enhanced capability across digital channels

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A digital marketing expert with 8 to 10 years of experience, confident working across at least three key channels such as PPC, Paid Social, Display, and Affiliates
• Strong understanding of marketing technologies and how they drive media performance and effectiveness
• A collaborative leader with experience managing and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive agendas across internal and external teams
• Curious, commercially focused, and capable of turning strategy into action

Why Apply

Join a thriving team within a respected national retail brand that champions innovation, inclusion, and professional development. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discount
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave and family support
• Flexible benefits including gym discounts, life assurance, and more
• 24/7 access to employee wellbeing and support services

Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.