RetailE-Commerce

Digital Marketing Specialist

The Digital Marketing Specialist plans and executes digital marketing campaigns across search, social media, email, and display channels. This role analyses campaign performance and optimises strategies to maximise return on investment.

What Does a Digital Marketing Specialist Do?

Achieve campaign performance targets, grow digital audience engagement, and deliver measurable ROI on marketing spend across all digital channels.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Operations and Sales

  • Drive sales performance and customer engagement
  • Manage day-to-day operational activities
  • Analyse performance data and optimise strategies

Do You Have the Skills for This Role?

A Digital Marketing Specialist needs 4 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.

Must-Have Skills (Advanced)

Customer Orientation

Advanced

Interacting with Others

Supporting Skills

Communication

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Digital Fluency

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

Adaptability

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels
1

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

2

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

3

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

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Quick Facts

SectorRetail
TrackE-Commerce
Core Skills4
Key Tasks3

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