Growth Manager

Koala®

. Build, plan, and optimise paid social and paid search channels .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing paid social and paid search channels, with a strong focus on budget allocation, performance analysis, and growth opportunities in e-commerce. Capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Paid Social Channel ManagementPerformance Data AnalysisBudget Allocation StrategyE-Commerce Growth ExperienceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Performance Metrics AnalysisBudget ManagementChannel LaunchingCommercial Understanding of MERUnderstanding of Audience Saturation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsAutonomous Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceD2C StartupGrowth ExecutiveFast-Scaling EnvironmentGlobal Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, plan, and optimise paid social and paid search channels
Work with the creative strategist to build a creative testing engine and execute tests
Manage MER and scale budgets profitably based on performance data
Monitor and analyse daily performance and identify trends to improve efficiency and scale
Identify, plan, and execute launches of new channels and growth opportunities
Own reporting and forecasting for spend, efficiency, and contribution
Decide budget allocation based on performance data
Manage external partners, including agencies, freelancers, and creative resources
Monitor industry trends and developments
Test new platform features and regularly review setup and processes
Operate within a lean, fast-moving team and deliver work with a bias for action

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience scaling e-commerce brands
Growth Executive or equivalent experience, ready to own budgets, performance, and channels in a lean D2C startup
Strong knowledge of paid social channels and relevant performance metrics
Hands-on willingness to launch new channels
Commercial understanding of MER, blended CAC, contribution margin, and incrementality
Ability to own a channel and budget without daily oversight
Experience working in a fast-scaling environment
Understanding of audience saturation, rising CPMs, and disrupted learning phases
Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working autonomously in a lean team or regional role
Exposure to global stakeholders across time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with approximately 2–3 days in the London Treehouse office and work from home
Generous time off, including Koala life leave, volunteer leave, parental leave, and more
Free Koala products with mates rates for friends and family
Employee Assistance Program with unlimited financial, work, relationship, family, and wellbeing support sessions
Competitive pension matching with NEST
Learning Management platform
Individual and team growth budgets
Dedicated learning and development days
Volunteer days
B Corp Certified workplace
WWF Partnership
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