Senior Media Buying and Execution Manager

Highland Park, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Razny Jewelers' paid media strategy and execution across digital, social, and traditional channels.

  • Own planning, negotiation, activation, and evaluation of Razny's paid media across digital, social, and traditional environments.
  • Must-have: Vendor management and IO trafficking with budget reconciliation.
  • Standout: Programmatic optimization and measurable co-op media results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Media Buying and Execution Manager is responsible for planning, negotiating, buying, activating, and evaluating Razny Jewelers' paid media programs across digital, social, and traditional environments
  • They will also oversee reporting, ongoing campaign optimization, and media reconciliation
  • Participate in shaping strategy and lead media plan development
  • Identify, organize, purchase, and negotiate cost-effective, scalable, and targeted media agreements across channels
  • Responsible for relationships with third-party vendors – e.g., keeping current on all offerings, investment levels, ad types, and inventory
  • Lead insertion order (IO) creation and trafficking for all media buys
  • Oversee budget management, reconciliation, post-buy analysis, reporting, and billing for all media buys and campaigns
  • Develop, implement, and measure all co-op media programs
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all co-op marketing needs
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with Razny’s co-op partners and brands

Requirements

  • Senior level role requiring in-depth knowledge of digital channels, including paid social and social shopping (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), search, display, video, streaming, traditional (TV, print, OOH, and radio), and emerging channels such as Reddit
  • Evaluate and test emerging media opportunities, including advertising within AI-driven and LLM-based platforms
  • Must have experience planning, negotiating, buying, activating, and evaluating paid media programs across digital, social, and traditional environments
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    Razny Jewelers

    For over 70 years, Razny Jewelers has been Chicagoland's favorite family owned & operated jeweler. In addition to custom creations, we offer the world's top names in timepieces and fine jewelry, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Cartier, Tudor, Tag Heuer, Tissot, Messika, Lagos, and Etho Maria. “When it’s your name on the door, it’s more than a business. It’s your legacy,” acknowledges Ingrid Razny. “Customers from all over the Chicago area and beyond come to shop at Razny Jewelers. Clients who relocate still count on us to handle their jewelry and timepiece needs ... They trust us to help them commemorate milestones and celebrate precious moments.” We also specialize in custom engagement ring and wedding band design services. Thinking of popping the questions? We are delighted to unveil our exclusive bridal collection, inspired by the couples who have made us a part of their happily ever after for over three generations — Forever by Razny. Available now at all four locations, it reflects perfectly love's individuality.If you would like to live your passion as a member of the Razny Jewelers team of specialists, please see the career opportunities we offer.

    Founded in 1951
    Addison, Illinois, USA
    75 employees (12 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    87.2K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $27.1K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    32%
    Direct
    46.2%
    Referral
    4.9%
    Social
    14.5%
    Paid
    2.2%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~75

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    6 (8% of company)