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£40k-£60k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Channel depth versus breadth
Decide whether you need a strong all-rounder or depth in one channel, and hire to it.
Data and results
Ask for specific metrics they moved - traffic, cost per lead, conversion.
Tools fit
Match their platform experience - analytics, ad platforms, CRM - to your stack.
How to run the hire
1. Define the channels
Be clear which digital channels matter most and the depth you need.
2. Score for measurable results
Weight metrics moved over tools listed.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with matching channel and platform experience.
4. Set a practical task
Ask how they'd improve a specific channel of yours.
5. Reference the numbers
Confirm their work delivered measurable results.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
Whether you need breadth or deep single-channel skill is the main variable.
A Digital Marketing Manager runs the online channels - SEO, paid media, email, social and web - to drive traffic, leads and sales.
They plan, execute and measure digital activity and optimise it against results.
A generalist covers all channels at a good level; specialists go deeper in one. Smaller teams often need a generalist, larger ones benefit from specialists.
We help you weigh breadth against depth.
Try: Tell me about a channel you improved and the numbers.
Which channel are you deepest in?
How do you decide where to spend budget? and How do you report on performance?
Yes, across e-commerce, SaaS, B2B and consumer brands.
We match sector and channel focus to your priorities.
Tell us about your role and a specialist marketing recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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