Retail Media Director, Blue Light Card
+ Company Bonus Scheme
1-2 days a week in office
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
Be an early applicant
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Company Bonus Scheme
1-2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become to destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences via our mobile app and website.
Role
Who you are
- Significant experience in a senior Retail Media role, with a proven track record of building and scaling media propositions within a marketplace, publisher, tech platform, or retailer
- Deep understanding of digital media formats – from sponsored placements and CRM, to programmatic and native ad products
- Commercially-minded with experience developing media products that drive both brand impact and measurable performance
- Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills – able to engage at all levels internally and externally
- A data-focused approach, with the ability to translate insights into actionable media plans
- Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where agility and collaboration are key
- Knowledge of retail media tools that can help drive efficiencies and process improvement as the function scales
- Prior experience in Grocery would be highly advantageous
What the job involves
- We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Media Director to join our Partnerships team, where you’ll evolve and transform our retail media offering to deliver a bold new vision
- You’ll integrate media seamlessly into our commercial and member offering, and position it as a core driver of growth
- Our Partnerships team is the engine behind our commercial growth, working to deliver unbeatable savings and unforgettable experiences to our members
- We create standout offers, unique events, and powerful collaborations that matter to our community, and we’re always looking ahead – scaling our impact, strengthening our proposition, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for our members
- Own and evolve the retail media strategy across app, web and CRM touchpoints, creating the vision and roadmap for our media products and placements, ensuring strong performance and long-term scalability
- Develop and deliver revenue plans, product pricing, and performance models, collaborating with the wider partnership team to integrate media products into commercial proposals
- Influence and educate internal stakeholders on the role and value of retail media within an omnichannel commercial strategy
- Collaborate with partners on media planning strategies to enhance investment and recurring income
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, CRM and Data teams to build media products and campaign assets that are measurable, user-friendly, and brand-safe
- Build and manage a high-performing cross functional retail media working group and implement processes and systems to support scalable growth
- Establish robust measurement frameworks that leverage data to prove the effectiveness of retail media, and provide actionable insights for internal teams and brand partners, including incrementality, attribution, ROAS, and customer lifetime value
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with nearly 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Company benefits
- Blue Light Card HQ: A great open-plan office space which includes free onsite parking, EV charging points, gym, kitchen areas, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free onsite refreshments & snacks
- Hybrid working: We promote hybrid working for all colleagues dependent on your role requirements. Flexible start and finish times are considered on an individual basis
- Annual leave: We offer an annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus the UK bank holidays. On top of this, everyone is entitled to an additional day off for their birthday, and a buy/sell holiday scheme
- Get involved: Colleagues can join our Culture Club which meets regularly to discuss and arrange events. There's also regular surveys so you can provide anonymous feedback on your experience. And yes, we do listen!
- Company bonus scheme: Every colleague is eligible to participate in our annual company bonus scheme. The scheme is based on overall company performance
- Group pension plan: We operate an auto-enrolment pension scheme which is facilitated by Aviva
- Your own Blue Light Card: You'll have exclusive access to your very own Blue Light Card, accessing thousands of discounts on the brands you love, both online and on the high street
- Life assurance: A benefit that we don't ever want to have to rely on, but having it gives peace of mind should the worst happen. All our colleagues are eligible for 4 x salary life assurance cover
- Sick pay: Company sick pay is payable from the first day of your sickness absence and is equal to your full basic salary if you have up to 4 weeks off sick
- Enhanced parental leave & time off for dependents: All colleagues are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave. We also offer up to 5 days paid leave for those last minute dependent related emergencies
- Gym: The physical and mental health of our colleagues is vital, so we have a state-of-the-art gym, with shower and changing facilities (of course) and we run free HIIT and stretch classes each week
- Mental wellbeing: We deliver mental health awareness sessions and training for mental health first aiders. We run activities for Mental Health Awareness Week, such as on-site massage therapy and give hints and tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing
- Company funded private medical insurance: Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you'll be eligible to join the company's private medical insurance scheme facilitated by BUPA
- Colleague assistance programme: Whatever's on your mind, whenever you need help, you can turn to the Legal & General colleague assistance programme which will be ready to provide confidential support 24/7
- Health cash plan: Get money back on the cost of everyday medical expenses. You'll receive an annual limit to claim back on expenditure such as the opticians, dental treatments, physiotherapy, prescription charges and much more
Company HQ
Cossington, UK
Leadership
Alidad Moghaddam
(CEO)Alidad Moghaddam is a London-based tech CEO, VC & PE Operating Advisor, Board Member, and Investor. Their career spans start-ups, scale-ups, growth companies and large global enterprises.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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