Director of Paid Media
lhhNew York, NY
Director of Paid Media
L7
lhhNew York, NYyesterday
I’m conducting a confidential search for an experienced Director of Paid Media on behalf of a consumer-focused organization operating within the beauty, CPG, DTC, and e-commerce space. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to lead paid media strategy, drive customer acquisition, manage significant advertising budgets, and develop a high‑performing growth team.
Please note:
Direct brand-side experience is required. Candidates must have personally managed at least $1M+ in total monthly paid media spend, including a minimum of $700K per month in Meta Ads spend.
What You’ll Do:
Lead paid media strategy across paid social, paid search, customer acquisition, and performance marketing
Manage and optimize $1M+ in total monthly paid media spend, including at least $700K per month on Meta Ads
Oversee campaigns across Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, and other digital advertising platforms
Own full‑funnel performance, profitability, and P&L, driving customer acquisition and sustainable revenue growth
Own key performance metrics including CAC, CPA, ROAS, LTV, CLTV, MER, CPM, and contribution margin
Lead, coach, and develop an existing team of growth and performance marketers
Analyze campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, and make data‑driven decisions
Develop and execute A/B testing and experimentation strategies across campaigns, audiences, creative, offers, and landing pages
Drive conversion rate optimization across landing pages, checkout, upsells, and the customer journey
Develop pricing strategies, promotional offers, bundles, and product launch initiatives
Build retention marketing strategies focused on customer segmentation, lifecycle campaigns, winbacks, and lifetime value
Partner with creative, e‑commerce, and leadership teams to align performance marketing with broader business objectives
Lead performance reporting, attribution analysis, and budget allocation to maximize efficiency and profitability
Identify opportunities to scale additional channels, including influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, and other growth initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
4+ years of experience in paid media, performance marketing, growth marketing, or digital marketing
Required direct brand‑side experience with a DTC, CPG, beauty, or e‑commerce company. Agency‑only experience does not meet this requirement.
Proven experience personally managing $1M+ in total monthly paid media spend
Must have personally managed at least $700K per month in Meta Ads spend
Strong hands‑on experience with Meta Ads and Google Ads, including paid social and paid search
Experience managing campaigns across additional platforms such as TikTok Ads and other digital advertising channels
Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports
Strong understanding of customer acquisition, full‑funnel marketing, conversion optimization, and profitability
Experience managing KPIs including CAC, CPA, ROAS, LTV, CLTV, MER, and contribution margin
Strong analytical skills and significant A/B testing experience
Advanced Excel skills; SQL experience is preferred
Experience with attribution methodologies, analytics platforms, and performance reporting
Ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies that drive measurable results
Strong understanding of marketing budget allocation, campaign scaling, and performance optimization
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to roll up your sleeves and execute in a fast‑paced environment
Experience scaling influencer programs, developing retention strategies, content strategy, SEO, and product launches is preferred
Why You’ll Love This Role:
Fully remote opportunity
Lead paid media strategy for a consumer-focused organization
Own significant advertising budgets and directly influence business growth and profitability
Coach and develop an existing team of growth and performance marketing professionals
Drive strategy across paid social, paid search, customer acquisition, conversion, and retention
Take ownership of full‑funnel performance and key business metrics
Work in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment with significant opportunities to make an impact
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Industry
Advertising Agencies
Posted
yesterday
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