Paid Media Manager - ZEEKR

Geely Auto UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2work scheme

Company pension scheme

Geely ECOS scheme

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

6x Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Medicash

Job summary

Geely Auto UK in Coventry is seeking an experienced Paid Media Manager to lead the Zeekr UK paid media strategy. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office, and you will manage hands-on across channels to deliver high-quality leads and strong performance.

You will work with the sales and marketing teams, set clear objectives, monitor budgets and stay ahead of platform changes. A marketing qualification and experience with premium brands are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid media campaigns.
• Experience working with a premium / luxury brand either in-house or in an agency.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive performance.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.
• Confident communicator who can work collaboratively across marketing and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Comms to plan, build and execute end-to-end paid media campaigns across OOH, TV, Radio, Google Ads, Meta and other relevant platforms in conjunction with ZEEKR UK Paid Media Agency.
• Ensure creative is delivered and trafficked to paid media agency to align with media plan.
• Set campaign objectives and track performance of Paid Media activities provided by Paid Media Agency
• Work closely with sales teams to understand campaign success and lead quality
• Manage day-to-day Paid Media budget to ensure smooth flow of paid media from plan to execution
• Stay up to date with platform changes, best practices and emerging paid media trends, particularly within automotive and financial services

Skills

Paid media campaigns

Luxury brand experience

Analytical mindset

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing qualifications

Job description

• Bike2work scheme

Title: Paid Media Manager - Zeekr

Location: Coventry

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Paid Media Manager to manage our fast moving paid media activity. This role will manage and execute the paid media strategy for ZEEKR UK. You will work hands-on across all channels, both BTL and ATL, partnering closely with our paid media agency to create, manage and optimise campaigns that consistently deliver high-intent, high-quality leads. The role is an integral part of the marketing team and will be expected to work cross-functionally to maximise the impact of our activities across all channels.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Comms to plan, build and execute end-to-end paid media campaigns across OOH, TV, Radio, Google Ads, Meta and other relevant platforms in conjunction with ZEEKR UK Paid Media Agency.
• Ensure creative is delivered and trafficked to paid media agency to align with media plan.
• Set campaign objectives and track performance of Paid Media activities provided by Paid Media Agency
• Work closely with sales teams to understand campaign success and lead quality
• Manage day-to-day Paid Media budget to ensure smooth flow of paid media from plan to execution
• Stay up to date with platform changes, best practices and emerging paid media trends, particularly within automotive and financial services

Education, Skills And Personal Characteristics Required

• Marketing related qualifications
• Experience managing paid media campaigns
• Experience working with a premium / luxury brand either in-house or in with an agency is preferable
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive performance
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities at once
• Confident communicator who can work collaboratively across marketing and sales teams

What We An Offer You Beyond The Salary

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Geely ECOS scheme
• Car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• x6 Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Medicash
• Bike2work scheme

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don't mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it's important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.