Paid Media Marketing Executive

Employment Type

Full Time

09-02-2026

31-03-2026

Colchester

CO4 5JS

UK

Hybrid

Marketing

Other marketing specialist

We have an excellent opportunity in our Marketing Team for an ambitious Paid Media Marketing Executive who is looking to build on their experience to date working as part of a talented, evolving team, reporting to the Digital Performance Marketing Manager.

Purpose of the Role

The Paid Media Marketing Executive is responsible for managing and optimising campaigns across multiple paid channels. The role focuses on driving performance through paid search, paid social, display and other digital advertising platforms. Ensuring campaigns deliver strong return on investment and align with the overall digital marketing objectives. Working as a member of the wider marketing team sharing feedback, best practise and insights to continually improve the plan and performance of the marketing for Rapid.

Key Accountability

The Paid Media Marketing Executive is responsible for developing and executing paid media marketing campaigns, strategies, and initiatives to promote Rapid’s products and services online, drive traffic, generate leads, and increase profitable revenue.

Why Rapid?

At Rapid we’re collaborators, innovators, and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better.

As a leading distributor catering to bespoke needs in the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in our commitment to be the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and our employees. Join a great place to enjoy growth

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on collective expertise and mutual support to achieve.

Opportunities for Growth:

We believe in investing in our employees’ growth and development. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, we provide ample opportunities for learning, competence development, and career advancement.

Customer-Centric Approach:

Our success is built on our commitment to exceed our customers’ expectations. As a member of the Rapid family, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering bespoke solutions that elicit customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we offer flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits packages to support our employees’ overall well‑being.

Our Values, our DNA:

At Rapid our values are lived, not laminated. You feel, hear and see them in action relentlessly. They shape our culture and make us a Great Place to Work.

• 25 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 29) + statutory public holidays

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Which PPC platforms have you managed (e.g., Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Amazon Ads), and what types of campaigns have you run on each?
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