Senior Paid Social Executive

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in the UK is seeking a Paid Social Senior Executive to drive regional campaigns across international markets. This pivotal role involves executing the Paid Social strategy, overseeing media budgets, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Paid Social campaigns, experience with social advertising platforms, and excellent data analysis skills. Join a rapidly growing team that is committed to innovation and excellence in digital marketing.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Funded healthcare benefit

25 days holiday

Contributory employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark employee discount

Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support

Enhanced family leave package

Life assurance

Gym membership to The Lifting Club

On-site lunch provision & coffee bars

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Paid Social campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with social advertising platforms.
• Excellent data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to report on performance effectively.
• Experience in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute key regional campaigns across international markets.
• Drive the Paid Social strategy and oversee media budget.
• Mentor and support Paid Social Executives.
• Identify and test new opportunities across social platforms.
• Deliver actionable reporting and insights.

Skills

Campaign management

Social advertising platforms

Data analysis with Excel

Performance measurement

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Optimisation identification

Problem-solving

Job description

Paid Social Senior Executive

The Paid Social Senior Executive will take ownership of executing key regional campaigns across our international markets. This role is pivotal in shaping and driving the Paid Social strategy, overseeing media budget allocation and phasing, and delivering performance reporting across the full marketing funnel.

You will be accountable for channel performance within designated international regions, ensuring our brand leverages the latest content, formats, and social platforms to maximize impact. Additionally, you will mentor and support Paid Social Executives, providing regular feedback, guidance, and task management to foster team growth and excellence.

What you'll be doing

• Identify and test new opportunities, formats, and placements across social platforms to drive innovation.
• Stay informed on industry trends and product insights to ensure continuous growth and best practice adoption.
• Provide regular performance updates to key stakeholders at channel, campaign, and regional levels.
• Actively test new tactics and content, maintaining a test‑and‑learn approach to optimise Paid Social performance.
• Ensure accounts are regularly optimised and budgets are phased and allocated to top‑performing content and audiences.
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Develop execution plans for campaigns and lead key projects to keep innovation at the forefront.
• Collaborate with wider marketing teams and maintain strong relationships with platform account managers for insights and recommendations.
• Support and mentor Paid Social Executives, providing guidance on best practices and task management.

What you'll need

• Strong understanding and proven experience in managing and executing Paid Social campaigns.
• Hands‑on experience with a variety of social advertising platforms.
• Excellent data analysis skills with confidence in using Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of Paid Social objectives across the full marketing funnel.
• Ability to measure and report on performance effectively.
• Demonstrated capability to launch projects and collaborate within a team environment.
• Skilled at identifying optimisation opportunities within campaigns.
• Confident in presenting findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, for diverse audiences.
• Competent in querying data and problem‑solving.
• Passionate about digital marketing, with a strong desire to test new tactics and stay up to date with industry developments.

Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We strive to be inclusive in all aspects of employment and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or disabilities during our recruitment process. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated. Requests for reasonable adjustments can be directed to [e-mail].

About us

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. We give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger, and celebrate those who show up to be their best. Our team is growing rapidly around the world, and we invite innovative talent to join us.

The perks

• Performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Funded healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & bank holidays
• Contributory employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary‑sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle‑to‑work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark employee discount & long‑service awards
• Access to high‑street cashback and discounts
• Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave package
• Life assurance

Office‑location specific benefits include (IQ):

• Gym membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• On‑site lunch provision & coffee bars

Office‑location specific benefits include (LDN):

• Funded multi‑site fitness membership

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.