DescriptionWholly Owned Brands
Founded in 1998 Lipsy started as one brand with a big dream. Acquired by NEXT in 2008 the UKs biggest fashion retailer weve now grown into three dynamic London-based fashion brands each with their own distinct style and story known as NEXT Wholly Owned Brands.
Lipsy | Our Lipsy customer is a leading lady; a woman who never says no to a touch of glamour - and why would she when the world is her catwalk |
Love and Roses | Love & Roses is for the woman who isnt afraid to push boundaries shell set her own trend with unique styles playful prints and fabulous fabrics at her core. |
Friends Like These | Friends Like These is for the go-getter - shes strong feminine and always on the move so we offer her a gorgeous wardrobe line-up she can bank on every time. |
Department Purpose
Our central marketing team are responsible for delivering our inspiring campaigns for our key brands - Lipsy Love & Roses and Friends Like These.
Role Purpose
As Marketing Manager you will lead the day-to-day execution of brand and campaign activity ensuring our storytelling content and influencer strategies are aligned dynamic and distinctly on brand. With a strong social-first mindset youll bring energy and creative vision to every touchpoint from campaign planning to content production helping to bring our brand to life in a fresh and engaging way.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across social email and influencer channels
- Manage and support two direct reports: the Marketing & Social Media Executive and Content Creator
- Support and optimise both paid and organic social media performance understanding what drives engagement and results
- Partnering with PR to evolvethe influencer & partnerships strategy cultivating meaningful brand associations
- Act as a brand guardian maintaining Lipsys voice and visual identity across all marketing channels
- Brief and direct social shoots from initial briefing through to on-set direction
- Collaborate closely with PR ecommerce creative buying and design teams to ensure brand consistency
- Bring product stories to life through engaging audience-first social content
- Stay ahead of cultural and social trends identifying relevant creators moments and content opportunities
- Report on campaign performance with a balance of creative insight and data analysis - use to make future recommendations for improvement
Role Requirements
- Experience in a similar marketing or brand role ideally within fashion beauty or retail sectors
- Strong social-first mindset with a passion for content culture and storytelling
- Proven ability to brief and direct content creation across TikTok and Instagram
- Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members
- Keen trend-spotter with a sharp eye for new influencers platforms and visual directions
- Excellent copywriting skills and a clear understanding of brand tone of voice
- Confident using performance insights to guide content and strategy decisions
- Highly organised proactive and comfortable working at pace with cross-functional teams
Required Experience:
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