Manager Digital Marketing H/F

We are seeking a talented and creative Media Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will oversee the development execution and optimization of media strategies to drive brand awareness audience engagement and business growth. If youre passionate about creating innovative media campaigns and analyzing results for impactful marketing this is the role for you!

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead local media briefings together with the brand teams ensuring precise audience targeting optimized media mixes and maximum impact of global initiatives as well as driving relevant local programs.
• Manage and optimize media buying efforts across a wide range of platforms including Search Social Media YouTube Programmatic Advertising TV CTV and BVOD working closely with local and regional media agencies.
• Drive TV negotiation strategies in partnership with the France Marketing Director and local media agencies ensuring high-impact budget-conscious campaign execution.
• Develop Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) with global teams to measure the incremental impact of media spend across platforms and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead and execute e-retail strategies by aligning digital advertising with inventory and sales data optimizing ROAR fundamentals and collaborating with the key account team across top retailers such as Cdiscount Leclerc Carrefour and others.
• Collaborate with the regional digital team to advance first-party data acquisition efforts accelerate CRM programs and contribute to regional media playbooks for improved digital strategy alignment.
• Analyze media performance data to assess campaign efficiency inform business decisions and identify areas for continuous improvement enhancing ROI and overall effectiveness.
• Upskill and mentor the French organization on digital and media strategies
• Oversee the management and development of a team of two digital experts fostering talent growth collaboration and innovation

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Advanced degree in Marketing Communication Media Studies or equivalent.
• 8 years of experience in strategic media roles ideally in international brands or high-demand sectors (e.g. entertainment FMCG retail).
• Deep understanding of the entire media landscape with expertise in cross-channel integration
• Expertise in leading multi-million campaign budgets and delivering results at scale.
• Proven team management experience demonstrating the ability to lead inspire and empower both internal teams and external parties.
• Adaptable to dynamic market demands and skilled in managing multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
• Team leading experience of minimum 2 years
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory (written and spoken) due to frequent collaboration within the European and global organization.

Skills

• Driven & entrepreneurial mindset
• Emotional intelligence
• Strong strategic thinking abilities to identify plan and drive long-term success.
• Excellent team player with a collaborative working style fostering synergy and alignment across diverse groups
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Very organized and capable of executing with precision; a creative and resourceful approach to implementation strategies.
• Ability to effectively manage projects in a fast-paced highly demanding environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities combined with outstanding organizational and time-management skills to prioritize effectively

Additional Information :

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How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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