Paid Search Executive

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail and technology company seeks a Paid Search Executive to join their Media Planning and Performance Team. In this role, you will assist in executing Tesco's Paid Search campaigns while leading the planning and optimization of initiatives across various business areas. Ideal candidates should have at least 1.5–2 years of experience in Paid Search, proficient skills in Excel, and a capability to turn data into actionable insights. The company promotes flexible working, supporting colleagues both in-office and remotely.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive recruitment process

An environment that promotes equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5–2 years’ hands-on experience in Paid Search activation.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insight.
• Proficient in both Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in execution of Tesco’s Paid Search campaigns.
• Managing external agency and internal team development.
• Delivering regular reporting and analysis on campaign performance.
• Leading planning, execution, and optimization of campaigns.
• Collaborating with internal teams for seamless execution.

Skills

Previous experience in a Paid Search role

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to develop impactful omnichannel comms

Experience in delivering inspiring briefs

Experience with deep analysis and reporting

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity here for a Paid Search Executive to join the Media Planning and Performance Team!

You’ll be working alongside our Performance colleagues to deliver best in‑class activation across paid media platforms.

You’ll also be responsible for planning, briefing & optimising Paid Search marketing activity, to drive a relevant action to service Tesco shoppers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Paid Search Manager in the day‑to‑day execution of Tesco’s Paid Search campaigns across Groceries, Marketplace and F&F with a focus on acquiring and optimising for new customers/growing revenue.
• Supporting the daily coordination and management of the external agency while also supplying to the development and upskilling of internal team members.
• Delivering regular reporting and in‑depth analysis on campaign performance, track competitor activity, and provide actionable insights to improve Paid Search efficiency.
• Leading all aspects of planning, execution, and optimisation of campaigns across key business areas (Food, General Merchandise, F&F), including monthly promotional campaigns and broader critical initiatives.
• Participating in internal campaign briefings, communicate channel strategies to partners, and provide performance updates post‑campaign.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with internal teams and business units to ensure flawless execution of activity aligned with overall business objectives.
• Collaborating closely with external tool providers, lead administrative tasks including raising and balancing purchase orders, and provide general team support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Paid Search role working agency or client side working on a UK account.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in delivering inspiring briefs and feedback.
• Ability to develop impactful omnichannel comms.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insight.
• Experience with deep analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to set meaningful metrics and assess performance.
• Minimum 1.5–2 years’ hands‑on experience in Paid Search activation, either within an agency or in‑house environment.

Benefits

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award‑winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you’re just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we’re here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you’re interested in joining our team but don’t tick every box, don’t let that hold you back from applying.

Equal Opportunity

Tesco is fully committed to creating an inclusivity culture where everyone has the chance to be part of our success. We care about a balanced workplace that promotes equality, diversity and equality of work across all day to day work and future initiatives.