Manager, Paid Media

New York, USA (On-site)

$96K/yr – $119K/yrManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and lead paid media strategy across multiple channels for Stuart Weitzman, with data-driven optimization and cross-functional alignment.

  • Own channel mix strategy and real-time optimization based on results.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in paid social/search/affiliate planning or buying.
  • Standout: Leadership as key point person for Paid Media strategy with cross-functional and agency partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead digital paid media strategy — across paid social, paid search, affiliate, OTT/CT, etc. — supporting Stuart Weitzman Retail & Outlet sites.
  • Strategize in partnership with Internal Cross-Functional Teams + Executive Leadership and External Media Agency.
  • Identify and implement appropriate channel mix, evolving in real time based on results to maximize effectiveness and efficiencies.
  • Strategize creative planning, championing innovation and best practices.
  • Lead paid media test roadmap priorities including timeline, budget & execution.
  • Build annual, monthly & daily forecast strategy in partnership with Internal Cross-Functional Teams + Executive Leadership and External Media Agency.
  • Manage invoice processing & tracking to ensure all expenses match plan and are within budget.
  • Manage budget shifts where needed based on business results and priorities (incremental opportunities, shifts based on results, etc.).
  • Go-to-Market: Brief, traffic & QA creative/copy assets between brand & agency to activate in market.
  • Always-On Monitoring: Analyze campaign performance metrics, media mix, and audience targeting to align with business objectives and maximize reach, as well as make data-driven recommendations for optimization and improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or related field
  • 7+years’ experience in paid social, search, affiliate planning and/or buying
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • High proficiency in Excel, experience with Analytics tools preferred

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
    • Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
    • Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
    • Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
    • Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
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    Stuart Weitzman

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    Since 1986, New York City-based global luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman has combined its signature artisanal craftsmanship and precise engineering to empower women to stand strong. Our commitment to inspiring confidence in our customers through style and comfort is drawn from our commitment to inspiring confidence in our employees in everything that we do. We are a passionate and dynamic group of talent, from our skilled artisans in Spain dedicated to quality and craftsmanship to our design team in New York City devoted to creating the high-fashion, high-function looks that define our brand to our retail associates around the world focused on providing a thoughtful luxury experience. We value making bold moves, innovating at every turn and nurturing creativity. We work collaboratively, inclusively and always with the goal of letting our individual strengths shine through so we can collectively shine brighter as a team together.

    Founded in 1986
    New York, New York, USA
    539 employees (67 in marketing)
    64% recommend to a friend
    81% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    500.4K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $26.7K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    37.9%
    Direct
    53.7%
    Referral
    4.1%
    Social
    3.2%
    Paid
    1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~541

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    48 (9% of company)
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    1

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