European Retail Search Manager

JR United Kingdom; Waltham on the Wolds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a European Retail Search Manager to create and implement digital retail search strategies for the Pet Nutrition sector. The role involves managing paid and organic search activities, optimizing performance, and collaborating with key partners across Europe. Candidates should possess strong eCommerce knowledge and excellent communication skills. Join a purpose-driven team committed to building a better future with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Top-tier learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience managing Retail Paid & Organic Search activities.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce and search algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the Paid and Organic digital search strategy.
• Manage agency relationships and drive paid search plans.
• Monitor and communicate market trends.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Job description

European Retail Search Manager, Waltham on the Wolds

Client:

Location:

Waltham on the Wolds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

Reporting and Role Overview:

Reporting to the European Senior Search Manager, the European Retail Search Manager creates and deploys the European Pet Nutrition Digital Retail Search strategy. This role is critical in maximising the exposure and performance of the Mars online Petcare portfolio. The manager defines, guides, and measures the performance of onsite programmatic retail media and Organic Search with European eCommerce partners (Amazon & Zooplus), local market key customers, and cross-market search initiatives.

The role supports the implementation of the regional Retail Media Strategy, working with the Head of Retail Media to build best practices across market clusters and the Digital Business Unit, enhancing media performance and customer engagement.

What are we looking for?

• Experience managing Retail Paid (Retail Media) & Organic Search activities in an agency environment or large business.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce and search algorithms, engines, and optimization techniques.
• Experience with Amazon media management, directly or via an agency.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder education and reporting.
• Analytical and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence across borders in a matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and evolve the Paid and Organic digital search strategy to increase Mars' share of search across Europe.
• Manage strategic partners and drive self-serve onsite paid search campaigns.
• Build relationships with key retailers and understand search algorithms to enhance SEO and Organic Search.
• Identify new search opportunities and ensure capabilities and tools are in place.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the team behind the Search Strategy.

Retail Paid Search:

• Manage agency relationships and drive paid search plans.
• Provide performance insights and optimize campaigns for ROI.
• Maintain and improve processes, templates, and tools.
• Execute tests, analyze data, and improve account performance.
• Manage campaign budgets and expenses.

Retail Organic Search:

• Collaborate with teams to optimize product pages and content.
• Build and update keyword libraries.
• Track, report, and analyze search performance.
• Provide insights and evolve search plans.
• Standardize measurement and collaborate across retail media channels.
• Research competitor strategies and work with global teams on dashboard functionalities.

Market Trends:

• Monitor and communicate market trends.
• Integrate trends into ongoing strategy and transfer knowledge across teams.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse teams guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better future.
• Access to top-tier learning and development resources.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus.

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Created on 19/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom