Paid Social Media Planner - DTC

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing marketing agency in Manchester seeks a skilled Paid Social Planner to lead DTC and e-commerce campaigns. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of paid social media planning experience, a strong grasp of DTC brands, and is passionate about performance marketing. This role offers hybrid working options, flexible hours, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Fully remote working options

Flexible hours

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Career progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Paid Social Media Planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of DTC and e-commerce campaigns.
• 1+ years client-facing experience with QBRs and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute performance marketing strategies across various platforms.
• Manage campaigns end-to-end including ad copy and optimizations.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Conduct A/B testing to improve conversions.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Paid Social Media Planning

DTC brand experience

Meta

TikTok

Tag Manager

Job description

Job Title: Paid Social Planner- DTC, E-Commerce & Performance Marketing
Location: Manchester(Hybrid/Remote options)
Salary: up to £48k.

About the Role

We're working with a fast-growing London-based agency looking for a Paid Social Planner to lead DTC and E-Commerce campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on performance marketing professional who loves driving results, mentoring juniors, and shaping the agency's DTC offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute performance marketing strategies across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and more
• Manage campaigns end‑to‑end: ad copy, targeting, bids, and optimizations
• Analyze and report on campaign performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Conduct A/B testing to improve conversions
• Mentor junior team members and support the growth of the team
• Ensure campaigns meet client briefs, objectives, and KPIs

Requirements

• 3+ years of Paid Social Media Plannig
• Experience with DTC brands and e-commerce campaigns
• Strong knowledge of Meta, TikTok, Tag Manager
• 1+ years client‑facing experience (QBRs, monthly reporting)
• Proven track record of scaling campaigns successfully
• Passion for staying up‑to‑date with industry trends

What's on Offer

• Fully remote working options
• Flexible hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Career progression and freedom to shape your role

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a real impact in DTC and performance marketing, apply now or get in touch with Jenny Dunford at Sphere Recruitment for more information.

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