Acquisitions Marketing Manager - Ecommerce/Retail FT or PT - Zero Surplus : Job Details

?? Acquisitions Marketing Manager - Ecommerce/Retail (FT or PT)Our clients sales more than doubled last year and their future growth is all but guaranteed!Due to this growth and ambitious plans, they now seek a creative and proactive Acquisitions Manager to help take their well-loved brand to new heights.If you're passionate about growing brands, love experimenting with new marketing ideas and want to make a real impact in a fast-moving business, this is the role for you!

�? The Role

As Acquisitions Marketing Manager, you'll own everything top-of-funnel, working side by side with the Retention Manager and reporting directly to the founder. You'll be at the heart of how to attract new customers and expand their presence - from running high-performing ad campaigns to building authentic connections with influencers and communities.

This is your chance to shape the future of a brand with strong values, loyal customers and ambitious goals.

?? What You'll Do

• Paid Media - Plan, manage, and optimise Meta & Google Ads to hit CAC and ROAS targets. Use customer insights and first-party data to build and test audiences, and report weekly with data-driven recommendations.
• Creative Storytelling - Create scroll-stopping content (think reels, behind-the-scenes, short-form video, and brand storytelling). Work with photographers, influencers, and UGC creators to amplify our message.
• Website Impact - Optimise and create product listings, collections, and landing pages on Shopify. Collaborate on A/B tests to deliver the best possible customer experience.
• Growth & Innovation - Research and test fresh campaign ideas, break into new audiences and sectors, explore PR opportunities, and even contribute to new product development.

?? We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has hands-on experience in acquisition marketing, ideally for a D2C or e-commerce brand
• Knows their way around Meta & Google Ads inside-out
• Is comfortable using Shopify to upload and optimise content
• Loves creating content and collaborating with external creatives
• Is driven, creative, and proactive - with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, founder-led environment
• Shares our passion for building a purposeful, people-first brand

?? Due to the flexibility of the company, this role can be a part-time or full-time role - minimum hours of 25 per week.? If you're ready to bring bold ideas, creative energy, and sharp marketing skills to a brand on the rise - we'd love to hear from you, apply today for a confidential chat!

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