Paid Media Manager

Seattle, WA (On-site)

$95K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead Filson's paid media program across full-funnel strategies, agency management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and core metrics.

  • Define and own performance marketing targets and accountability.
  • Translate media data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
  • Collaborate across Creative, Merchandising, Social Media, Ecommerce, and Retail to align paid media with business goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director of Marketing and external agency to define and own the Performance Marketing agenda, establishing and driving accountability to business-level and channel-level targets, including ROAS, CAC, and CPP.
  • Develop and execute full-funnel paid media strategies that maximize media investment and drive growth across the customer journey.
  • Monitor and optimize channel performance in partnership with the media agency across Paid Social, Paid Search, Programmatic, and other emerging channels.
  • Proactively identify new channels, placements, audiences, creative opportunities, and testing strategies to improve media efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Lead Filson’s Out-of-Home (OOH) media strategy and manage the process from planning and execution through measurement and optimization.
  • Partner with external agencies to develop and execute test-and-learn programs, building scalable roadmaps that improve campaign performance and return on investment.
  • Partner with the digital creative agency to develop and execute creative briefs, ensuring the appropriate volume and mix of video and static assets are available at the right frequency to maintain campaign effectiveness.
  • Own the paid media agency relationship, including weekly agendas, KPI accountability, performance monitoring, and insight generation in partnership with agency teams.
  • Translate media performance and data into clear, actionable insights and communicate key takeaways to the Director of Marketing and Leadership Team.
  • Own the Post Action Report process and ensure campaign learnings are incorporated into future seasonal planning and media strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience owning or driving paid media strategy in a similar role, preferably within a retail, ecommerce, apparel, luxury, or consumer brand environment.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing full-funnel paid media strategies across multiple channels, including Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic.
  • Strong understanding of media performance measurement, optimization, audience strategy, and testing methodologies.
  • Proven track record of driving measurable business results through paid media channels.
  • Experience managing external media agencies and holding agency partners accountable to performance goals and KPIs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and develop innovative approaches to media planning and execution.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills, with the ability to effectively present insights and recommendations to leadership.
  • Highly organized, proactive self-starter who thrives in an environment of ownership and accountability.
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Filson

Established in 1897, Filson is the leading outfitter and manufacturer of unfailing goods for outdoor enthusiasts. With its corporate and manufacturing facilities headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Filson is renowned for making reliable and authentic products. Filson stands for the highest quality and most durable apparel and accessories that withstand generations of use. The Filson Flagship store is located in Seattle, Washington, with other retail locations in Portland, Minneapolis, New York, London, San Francisco, Dallas, Detroit, and more. For more information, go to Filson.com

Seattle, Washington, USA
315 employees (45 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$37K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.1%
Direct
57.1%
Referral
4.5%
Social
5.7%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~315

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
23 (7% of company)
Median Tenure
4.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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