The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Business Judgment, & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.
What you’ll be doing
The Senior Digital Marketing Manager will be a key member of the Christie’s marketing team. This individual will lead the business’ paid digital marketing efforts, globally - developing and managing performance-driven, digital media campaigns that drive customer acquisition, engagement and transactions to support our global auctions.
With a strong emphasis on strategy, implementation and overall execution, you’ll lead a small team of channel experts who will benefit from your high-calibre leadership skills and the energy you bring to work every day. You’ll figure out how to adapt our overall business strategy into an effective day-to-day digital marketing plan, unlocking ROI positive growth from existing (and new) paid channels and implementing scalable processes across functions to help Christie’s grow.
What your day might look like:
o Leading the performance marketing team to deliver against an ambitious growth plan. Ensure tight execution, acute attention to detail and consistent, high-quality delivery across all paid channels, globally.
o Designing and implementation performance marketing campaigns which complement the company’s broader commercial and marketing goals, drive demand generation and effectively promote the Christie’s brand to the right audiences.
o Partnering with a number of stakeholders within the business including the global marketing teams, Department Specialists, Product Development, Web Production, Design, CRM and Insights/Analytics
o Working closely with senior leaders within the Digital team to deliver on the overarching marketing strategy & goals. Ensure smart digital marketing planning, delivery and a clear focus on high impact, high ROI activities.
o Manage the digital media agencies and media partners to plan and execute effective digital marketing initiatives. Optimise channels, instil a growth mindset and work closely with third parties to ensure we work smart and execute the best possible targeting, bidding and lead generation tactics.
o Researching and analysing performance drivers to improve future campaign profitability/growth and contribute towards the delivery of KPIs, targets and overall commercial goals.
What you’ll bring to the team:
o Demonstrable experience leading paid digital media teams in scale ups or established web brands. A track record of growing users, creating smart audience development strategies and executing them successfully, preferably for a luxury retail or service business
o Proven expertise in key media disciplines/tools, with a deep understanding of best practices within SEM, display, programmatic, integrated marketing campaigns, paid social media marketing, mobile marketing, branded video content and online media research
o Has effectively managed multi-million-dollar digital media budgets, ensuring campaigns are completed within planned parameters and achieve objectives
o Considers him/herself a digital champion – with a high passion and curiosity for how digital affects the consumer decision journey
o Should be on the cutting edge of digital marketing technology. Adept at quickly learning a broad array of digital marketing technologies and applying that knowledge to real world business scenarios at Christie’s
o Possesses very strong analytical skills to effectively assess and distil the metrics and complexities of digital initiatives so that it is meaningful and actionable to multiple stakeholders
o Outstanding relationship and business builder with a proven track record of working seamlessly with cross-disciplinary groups within a global organization to deliver digital programs on time and within budget
o An expert user of online media tools such as Adobe Omniture, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Business Manager
o Possesses strong, data-driven communication and presentation skills
o Has excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
o Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to handle multiple journeys, channels, projects and geos and ruthlessly prioritise the highest impact initiatives
o A rapid growth approach with a ‘move fast, test and learn’ mindset
o Excellent leadership skills around team development and hiring great talent
o Highly creative and displays a passion and sensitivity for fine art and luxury goods
o Language Requirements: English
What’s great about working for us
o 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
o Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
o Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5 year anniversary i.e 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
o Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
o Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
o Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
o Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
o Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
o Life Insurance policy from first day – 3x annual base salary
o Generous retirement plans: We will double match your pension contribution upto 5% (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
o AXA Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
o Unum Dental Care – (may be added at personal cost)
o Guaranteed income insurance in the event of sickness, personal injury and occupational injury
o Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
o Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Robust family first policy:
Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Ø Four day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Ø The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…

o Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops

• Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Closing date: 30th June

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