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Chief Marketing Officer - THG Beauty
thehutgroup
UK2mo ago
- Seniority
- Lead
About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About THG</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our portfolio of</span><span data-contrast="auto"> leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p></div><h2 data-section-id="7iimsj" data-start="91" data-end="141"><strong data-start="94" data-end="141">Chief Marketing Officer – THG Beauty Retail</strong></h2>
<p data-start="143" data-end="282"><strong data-start="143" data-end="156">Location:</strong> UK (Manchester HQ / Hybrid)<br data-start="184" data-end="187"><strong data-start="187" data-end="204">Reporting to:</strong> CEO, THG Beauty<br data-start="220" data-end="223"><strong data-start="223" data-end="233">Scope:</strong> Global – Lookfantastic, Cult Beauty, Dermstore</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1x6en9n" data-start="289" data-end="305"><strong data-start="293" data-end="305">The role</strong></h3>
<p data-start="307" data-end="468">We’re looking for a Chief Marketing Officer to lead the next phase of growth across THG Beauty’s retail portfolio – <strong data-start="423" data-end="467">Lookfantastic, Cult Beauty and Dermstore</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="470" data-end="779">This is a group-level role with full accountability for brand, customer and commercial marketing performance across multiple markets. You’ll set the global marketing strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive profitable growth through a sharp focus on customer acquisition, retention and brand strength.</p>
<p data-start="781" data-end="968">You’ll operate at pace, make clear calls, and bring a strong point of view on what drives modern beauty retail – from performance marketing and CRM to brand storytelling and partnerships.</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="hr6f4" data-start="975" data-end="998"><strong data-start="979" data-end="998">What you’ll own</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="1wd0yi5" data-start="1000" data-end="1070"><strong data-start="1002" data-end="1031">Global marketing strategy</strong> across all retail brands and regions</li>
<li data-section-id="8un831" data-start="1071" data-end="1154"><strong data-start="1073" data-end="1092">Customer growth</strong> – new customer acquisition, LTV, retention and reactivation</li>
<li data-section-id="hr81ac" data-start="1155" data-end="1252"><strong data-start="1157" data-end="1178">Brand positioning</strong> – distinct, premium, and relevant brand identities across each platform</li>
<li data-section-id="hbecuv" data-start="1253" data-end="1352"><strong data-start="1255" data-end="1278">Channel performance</strong> – paid media, SEO, affiliates, CRM, social, influencer and partnerships</li>
<li data-section-id="1ybtgcy" data-start="1353" data-end="1444"><strong data-start="1355" data-end="1380">Trading and campaigns</strong> – leading key commercial moments (peak, launches, exclusives)</li>
<li data-section-id="cb0u2y" data-start="1445" data-end="1521"><strong data-start="1447" data-end="1470">Customer experience</strong> – end-to-end journey across web, app and content</li>
<li data-section-id="7u63q8" data-start="1522" data-end="1609"><strong data-start="1524" data-end="1544">Data and insight</strong> – clear performance frameworks, attribution and ROI discipline</li>
<li data-section-id="11x8cpn" data-start="1610" data-end="1716"><strong data-start="1612" data-end="1631">Team leadership</strong> – building and developing a high-performing, globally connected marketing function</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="1ronfkc" data-start="1723" data-end="1753"><strong data-start="1727" data-end="1753">What we’re looking for</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="1hzluo1" data-start="1755" data-end="1845">Proven CMO or Marketing Director experience in <strong data-start="1804" data-end="1843">global beauty, fashion or ecommerce</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="hnglkp" data-start="1846" data-end="1911">Strong track record of <strong data-start="1871" data-end="1909">driving profitable growth at scale</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="1cl2uiw" data-start="1912" data-end="1982">Deep expertise across <strong data-start="1936" data-end="1980">performance marketing and brand building</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="1h41ubq" data-start="1983" data-end="2055">Commercially sharp – comfortable owning budgets, forecasting and ROI</li>
<li data-section-id="vzpggh" data-start="2056" data-end="2121">Experience leading <strong data-start="2077" data-end="2119">multi-brand or multi-market portfolios</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="4fpypo" data-start="2122" data-end="2191">Strong operator – able to move from strategy to execution quickly</li>
<li data-section-id="rb9ajw" data-start="2192" data-end="2268">Credible leader who can <strong data-start="2218" data-end="2266">set standards, build teams and raise the bar</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="pl2vnx" data-start="2269" data-end="2333">Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="7xl0w" data-start="2340" data-end="2371"><strong data-start="2344" data-end="2371">What success looks like</strong></h3>
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<li data-section-id="rebteb" data-start="2373" data-end="2425">Clear, differentiated positioning for each brand</li>
<li data-section-id="12el34g" data-start="2426" data-end="2476">Consistent <strong data-start="2439" data-end="2474">growth in new customers and LTV</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="13v0edf" data-start="2477" data-end="2530">Stronger <strong data-start="2488" data-end="2528">marketing ROI and channel efficiency</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="1jtj3mh" data-start="2531" data-end="2594">High-impact campaigns that land commercially and culturally</li>
<li data-section-id="4ixy9p" data-start="2595" data-end="2668">A marketing team that is <strong data-start="2622" data-end="2666">focused, accountable and high performing</strong></li>
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<h3 data-section-id="9mg3on" data-start="2675" data-end="2702"><strong data-start="2679" data-end="2702">Why join THG Beauty</strong></h3>
<p data-start="2704" data-end="2859">THG Beauty is one of the world’s largest online beauty retailers, with a global footprint and a portfolio that spans premium, luxury and specialist beauty.</p>
<p data-start="2861" data-end="3021">This role offers the opportunity to shape how millions of customers discover and shop beauty, working across three distinct brands with real scale and ambition.</p>
<p data-start="3023" data-end="3123">You’ll have the freedom to build, the pace to execute, and the backing to deliver meaningful impact.</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1v4v58y" data-start="3130" data-end="3143"><strong data-start="3134" data-end="3143">Apply</strong></h3>
<p data-start="3145" data-end="3264">If you’re ready to lead marketing at scale and build the next chapter of THG Beauty Retail, we’d love to hear from you.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.</strong></p>
<p><strong>THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our <span class="mark75xs2u5gf" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">Talent</span> team to discuss further.</strong></p></div>
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