Senior Paid Social Commerce Manager
Direct Recruitment is looking for a Senior Paid Social Commerce Manager
Job description
Senior Paid Social Commerce Manager Location: Hybrid (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home)
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Paid Social Commerce Manager to join a world-leading retail group that is leading a global social-first transformation. Having already achieved massive success in the US social commerce market, they are now at a tipping point in the UK, ready to replicate that success.
This is a total strategic transformation, moving from legacy models to a high-velocity social engine. The UK pilot results were staggering, with 10,000 new customers acquired in just 6 months via a single social platform.
Why this is a unique career move
- The Blueprint: You won’t be guessing; you will be executing a proven, world-class model. You will be the operational lead for the UK expansion across TikTok Shop, Meta, and YouTube Shop.
- Hyper-Pace: This business has moved from traditional long-form marketing to one-minute social selling cycles, operating out of a dedicated 12-hour live-selling studio to drive real-time growth.
- Commercial Ownership: You will have the autonomy to manage the paid strategy and campaign optimisation for a business that has identified social commerce as its primary growth lever.
- Leadership: You will mentor and lead a Social Commerce Assistant, fostering a test-and-learn culture in a start-up style environment backed by the resources of a global retail powerhouse.
The Role as the operational lead for Social Commerce, you will drive revenue, engagement, and new customer acquisition.
- Paid Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of all paid social activity, focusing on GMV Max and conversion-led performance marketing.
- Live Operations: Drive daily revenue and engagement on live shopping platforms, ensuring a strong presence across all storefront verticals.
- Strategic Events: Lead involvement in major social commerce activations and IRL campaigns, collaborating with creators and influencers to drive sales.
- Analytics: Track hard KPIs—including ROAS and repeat shop rate—sharing actionable insights directly with senior leadership to steer the UK strategy.
- Mentorship: Provide nurturing and empowering support for the social commerce assistant, fostering their growth and expertise.
Your Profile: You are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a brand-first mindset.
- Paid Social Expertise: Specialised experience with TikTok GMV Max and Meta/Google commerce tools.
- Commerce Background: Proven experience in a fast-paced retail or e-commerce environment is essential.
- Aesthetic Sense: You have a good aesthetic sensibility and can guide creative direction for high-velocity social ads.
- Leadership: Strong strategic and leadership capability with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
Benefits and Culture The business offers a deeply inclusive environment with an emphasis on team wellbeing.
- Wellbeing: Private medical, including specialised care packages and mental health support.
- Giving Back: One paid charity day per year and donation matching up to £3,000.
- Hybrid Culture: A close-knit and supportive environment with 3 days of remote flexibility.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- England
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 09-02-2026
- Profession type
- Advertising / Marketing / PR
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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