Unilever is hiring: Manager Media Operations -PC in Hoboken

Manager, Media Operations and Performance

Job Purpose: As Manager of Media Operations and Performance, you will play a key role driving performance marketing across the Personal Care business unit’s investment end‑to‑end. You’ll lead the management and optimisation of full‑funnel activation for brands in the Skin Cleansing and Deodorant categories, leveraging audience, media, and cultural insight to dynamically improve marketing effectiveness. You’ll be responsible for the productivity of Unilever’s investment, driving return on investment in close partnership with the assigned Category/Brand leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Marketing You are passionate about performance and will champion an iterative way of working that enables continuous improvement—encouraging marketing that is fun, learns from failures, and innovates every day to elevate Unilever’s capabilities and execution.
• Full Funnel Holistic Planning You bring teams together to serve as a vital connector and develop truly holistic media plans. You’ll quarterback a squad of subject‑matter experts, partnering with Media (Partnerships), Audience, Content, Measurement, and Brand peers to ensure campaigns reach consumers in compelling, creative ways that maximise returns.
• Digital & Media Leadership You are a true media enthusiast who is passionate about pop culture and eager to pioneer trend‑led and innovative approaches across platforms. You will constantly identify opportunities to test & learn with content, audiences, and channels to better understand consumer insights and make data‑driven decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in media strategy, brand marketing, or performance/growth marketing, with a proven track record of managing substantial media budgets.
• Deep expertise in full‑funnel media planning (Paid Social, Programmatic Display, TV, OLV, CTV, Search, Audio, OOH, etc.).
• Strong understanding of MMM, MTA, incrementality testing, and how to connect insights to investment decisions.
• Experience working with multiple media, analytics, and measurement (MMM and MTA) tools.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills; ability to influence executives and cross‑functional partners.
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ability to work with and analyse large data sets quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a solid understanding of key marketing metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the evolving retail media landscape, especially within key retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
• Hands‑on experience in Biddable Environments such as Paid Social, Programmatic Display, and Search.
• Leadership experience managing and developing high‑performing teams across media strategy and buying.

Compensation

Pay: $99,760 – $149,640. Unilever considers a wide range of factors in compensation decisions.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long‑Term Incentive: This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, including health insurance (prescription drug, dental, vision), retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and numerous voluntary benefits.

EEO Statement

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Persons with Disabilities.