Digital Marketing Associate

Sainsbury’s Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Digital Marketing Associate to join their Digital Marketing team. The role involves managing the delivery of engaging Display & Paid Social campaigns, collaborating with stakeholders, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize campaigns. Candidates should possess strong organizational and analytical skills, along with a solid understanding of various social media platforms. This position offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Pensions scheme

Performance-related bonus

Annual holiday allowance

Access to discounts from other retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in performance marketing and e-commerce principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Display & Paid Social campaigns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and agencies.
• Optimize media campaigns for commercial impact.

Skills

Knowledge of social media platforms

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer-centric approach

Tools

Excel

Smartly

Job description

Joining the Digital Marketing team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced and innovative environment, driving the growth and continuous improvement of industry‑leading digital marketing campaigns across various platforms. As a Digital Marketing Associate, you will have the chance to work closely with a talented team to create engaging and impactful campaigns that not only drive sales but also enhance brand visibility. With a strong focus on learning and development, a supportive culture, and ample resources, you will be empowered to make a tangible impact in the digital marketing space while enjoying a flexible work schedule and attractive benefits.

Responsibilities

As the Digital Marketing Associate at Sainsbury's, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the creation and execution of engaging Display & Paid Social campaigns that drive sales and enhance brand visibility within the Argos & Habitat Digital Team. Your responsibilities will include project managing the delivery of campaigns, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies, optimising media campaigns to deliver commercial impact, and leveraging data‑driven insights to continuously evolve the marketing strategy. Working closely with the Display & Social Media Lead, you will manage budgets, analyse campaign performance, and foster relationships with key platforms and partners to drive innovation and achieve marketing objectives. Use dynamic creative platform Smartly to build display and social assets from approved templates for campaigns and always‑on product ads. Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and analytical mindset will be essential in ensuring the success of digital campaigns while contributing to the growth and performance of the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience in a range of social media platforms and digital display, with an understanding of performance marketing and e‑commerce principles
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and projects, and comfortable working at pace to deliver campaigns on time and to budget
• Strong analytical skills, including intermediate Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and the ability to use data and insight to optimise campaigns and drive commercial impact
• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about digital marketing, with a customer‑centric approach and willingness to continuously learn in a fast‑moving environment

Commitment and Development

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits.

Benefits

• Colleague discount: 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks, increasing to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Pensions scheme and life cover.
• Performance‑related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on performance.
• Annual holiday allowance, with the option to buy additional holiday.
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance.
• Access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.