Integrated Marketing Communications Media Manager - US Bel Cheese

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$115K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media strategy and omni-retailer activation for Bel as a senior media strategist, aligning brand, shopper, and agency teams to optimize performance.

  • Lead development of annual media strategies with brand, Shopper, and agency partners.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in media strategy and buying with demonstrated data-driven optimization.
  • Standout: expert in retailer media platforms (Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads) and cross-functional IMC planning.

Job Description

Drive media strategy and omni-retailer activation for Bel as a senior media strategist, aligning brand, shopper, and agency teams to optimize performance.

  • Lead development of annual media strategies with brand, Shopper, and agency partners.
  • Manage day-to-day relationship with the media agency to ensure seamless execution across channels.
  • Translate brand strategies into clear media briefs and activation plans aligned to consumer and shopper behaviors.
  • Partner with eCommerce and shopper marketing teams for omni-retailer activations (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kroger).
  • Collaborate with Brand Marketing and IMC teams for cohesive planning across consumer and shopper touchpoints.
  • Align with Finance and Marketing leadership on A&P planning, budgets, pacing, and optimization opportunities.
  • Work with Sales/Customer teams to connect retailer investments with brand priorities.
  • Drive a test-and-learn approach to media investment, identifying new partners and tactics.
  • Analyze media performance and make real-time recommendations to improve effectiveness.
  • Stay current on media trends and innovation in commerce media.
  • Own media and retail media measurement KPIs and benchmarks as the internal expert.
  • Serve as primary contact for the media agency, holding them accountable to performance and strategy.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools or partnerships to enhance media impact.
  • PTO and Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits from Day 1
  • 401k Match
  • Hybrid work schedule in Chicago
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Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh®, Pom’Potes®, and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.645 billion in 2023.Some 10,902 employees in 51 subsidiaries around the world contribute to the deployment of the Group's mission to champion healthier and responsible food for all. Bel products are prepared at 30 production sites and distributed in more than 120 countries.

Suresnes, Île-de-France, FRA
7.5K employees (622 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
63K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.1%
Direct
36.6%
Referral
12%
Social
8.5%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
521 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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