Director, Performance Marketing

Director, Paid & Retail Media

Location-Type: Remote EST hours
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 3-6+ Month Contract (can extend/convert)
Compensation Range: $55-65/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The Director, Paid & Retail Media is responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for all digital activations across the U.S. and Canada. This role serves as the strategic lead for omnichannel media planning, retailer media partnerships, and digital storytelling, ensuring cohesive brand presence and performance across owned and retail channels.
The Director will oversee media investment strategy, budget allocation, and activation planning across digital, connected TV (OTT), and out-of-home (OOH) channels while driving best-in-class execution across.com, Sephora, and key department store partners. This leader will collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Commercial, Ecommerce, and Analytics teams to deliver impactful consumer experiences and measurable business results.
Go-to-Market Strategy & Digital Activation

Develop and lead the regional go-to-market strategy for all digital marketing activations across the U.S. and Canada.
Create integrated media plans that align brand priorities, product launches, commercial objectives, and retailer initiatives.
Lead end-to-end digital activation planning and execution across owned and retailer platforms, including.com, Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and department store partners.
Define channel strategies and activation frameworks to maximize awareness, engagement, traffic, and conversion
Media Planning & Budget Management

Own and manage media budget allocation across all digital channels, including Paid Social, Retail Media Networks (onsite & offsite investments), Programmatic, OTT/Connected TV, and OOH.
Optimize media investments across brand-building and performance-driving initiatives to achieve business objectives and maximize ROI.
Partner with commercial and marketing leadership to forecast, track, and report on media expenditures and performance
Partner with Global Performance Marketing to manage DTC activations, including all upper-funnel brand digital investments
Retailer Co-op Media & Marketplace Partnerships

Lead retailer co-op media planning and investment strategies across key retail partners.
Build strong relationships with retailer media teams and agency partners to identify growth opportunities, negotiate media plans, and drive best-in-class execution.
Ensure alignment between retailer marketing initiatives and broader brand objectives
Creative Strategy & Digital Storytelling

Oversee the development of all digital creative briefs, ensuring clear strategic direction and alignment with campaign objectives.
Partner with Creative teams to develop compelling digital storytelling frameworks tailored to each platform and audience.
Ensure creative assets are optimized for channel-specific performance while maintaining brand consistency and premium positioning
Measurement, Analytics & Reporting

Oversee Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) reporting and performance analysis to evaluate media effectiveness and investment efficiency.
Translate data and insights into actionable recommendations that improve media planning, budget allocation, and campaign performance.
Establish performance benchmarks, KPIs, and reporting frameworks across channels and retail partners.
Present strategic insights and business recommendations to senior leadership
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a key strategic partner to Brand Marketing, Commercial, Ecommerce, Creative, Analytics, and Retail teams.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous optimization across media and activation efforts
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
10+years of experience in digital marketing, media planning, retail media, or omnichannel marketing, preferably within beauty, luxury, consumer goods, or retail
Proven experience managing significant media budgets across digital, retail media, OTT, and OOH channels
Deep understanding of retailer media ecosystems, including Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and department store partnerships
Strong expertise in paid media strategy, media planning, attribution, and performance measurement
Experience leveraging Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) and advanced analytics to drive decision-making
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and agency partnerships
Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills