Social & Creative Strategy Team Lead (Retail)

TL;DR

Social & Creative Strategy Team Lead (Retail): Leading the Paid Social and creative performance strategy for global retail brands with an accent on commercial growth, team mentorship, and agency framework development. Focus on driving high-stakes pitches, optimizing creative roadmaps, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Location: Hybrid role based in London (40% office attendance required), with flexibility for remote work.

Company

hirify.global is a leading European marketing and technology agency helping retailers grow through strategic advisory and execution across marketing, data, and technology.

What you will do

• Lead Creative and Social Performance strategy for 5-6 complex client accounts.
• Develop and optimize creative roadmaps aligned with broader commercial and brand goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4+ specialists, driving recruitment and professional development.
• Build trusted client partnerships through proactive steering and high-level commercial communication.
• Lead high-stakes pitches and strategy resets, translating audits into compelling commercial narratives.
• Define and refine repeatable frameworks and playbooks to ensure sustainable and profitable work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic role in performance creative, paid social, or growth strategy.
• Proven experience in team leadership, including shaping and motivating a team.
• Direct experience growing DTC or Ecom brands through Creative Performance strategy.
• Strong understanding of the evolving Social ecosystem and its role in driving growth.
• Cover letter required for application consideration.

Nice to have

• Exposure to media buying alongside creative strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 40% office time.
• Flexible working hours and international remote work options.
• Annual professional development budget (£250-£2,000) plus 5 dedicated PD days.
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday, mental health days, and volunteering time.
• Parental leave policy with up to 6 months at full pay for primary carers.
• Tech set-up including new iPhone and home working kit.

Hiring process

• Application review on an ongoing basis.
• Submission of CV and cover letter required.