Media Manager
Stamford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Caring for skin means caring for people.
It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands Coppertone Aquaphor Eucerin and NIVEA focused on providing innovative clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries making people feel comfortable in their own skin.
At Beiersdorf we care beyond skin. We care for people our employees our customers our consumers and our communities and our know that diversity of thought backgrounds experience and perspective enriches our culture and fosters innovation and know thatresponsibly-sourced sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better you feel better.
A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.
At Beiersdorf youll find:
A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued respected and supported Nimble teams that enjoy challenging work and the ability to make an impact
A dynamic community of life-long learners that values acumen aptitude and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertise
A purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thrive
A collaborative culture that leads with care trust simplicity and courage
Unique benefits that consider the whole person.
We understand that you have a life outside of work and we support you with unique benefits including:
Generous and flexible PTO policy
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
401k match
Growing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to foster meaningful connections and belonging with other colleagues
Experience skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:
We know that experience comes in all forms and were not necessarily looking for individuals who can hit the ground running (check all the boxes) but may bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring news skills to the team.
As Media Manager you will provide thought leadership to strategize and execute media with a Precision Marketing mindset. This role will execute digital marketing and media strategies that are highly targeted and personalized to customized audience segments that deliver positive business outcomes.
The right person for this role will have experience in consumer products and integrated media media planning/activation and agency management. The Media Manager will work as part of the Integrated Communications Team and collaborate with the Brand Teams Cross-Functional Teams and Agency Network to produce best-in-class media strategies and activations. We operate in a lean and matrixed organization across Global Regional and Local (US) which promotes cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
Strategy Development
- Integrated Media Strategy:Develop and execute a comprehensive performance marketing strategy tailored for the U.S. market focusing on driving reach and engagement. This strategy should be taken into consideration of a full-funnel approach ensuring that marketing efforts effectively reach and engage consumers at every stage of their journey in collaboration with other functional leads.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with Brand eCom Consumer Experience teams to ensure alignment on marketing initiatives and messaging. Facilitate regular meetings to share insights and updates ensuring that all teams are informed and engaged in the execution of holistic media strategies.
Channel Management & Optimization
- Paid Media Execution:Own the execution of paid Digital media campaigns across various channels including Video Social Programmatic/Direct buys. Ensure understanding of eCom plans to enhance and promote key eventing periods.
- KPI Definition and Monitoring:Establish clear KPIs for all campaigns with clear measurement plans to hold buys accountable to business results and strong media outcomes. Regularly monitor performance against these metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
Financials and Analytics & Reporting
- Financial Organization: Manage all media budgets on weekly monthly annual basis and lead agencies and internal finance partners to ensure performance standards are met. This includes managing flowcharts auditing tracking and reporting. Provide overview and guidance on monthly internal financial reporting PO management and invoice processing with support of Media Assistant.
- Media Management: Day-to-day media agency management including media flowcharts firm/flex commitments Media Authorization Forms monthly budget summaries digital vendor selection/management brand safety
- Performance Management and Optimization: Work with internal Media Analytics Manager to ensure performance against KPIs established is considered for future strategic and tactical plans. Collaborate with internal teams to understand how each media tactic drives results.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Marketing and eCom Alignment: Partnership with marketing teams to ensure creative alignment and execution within key brand drive periods have the same look and feel to brand campaigns with appropriate adaptation for eCom environment. Close collaboration with Integrated Communication teams on overall media investments including Video Paid Social Influencer and Google Search for stronger full-funnel execution. Expected synchronization throughout planning periods for holistic plan development and activation during key eventing timeframes.
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- BS/BA in relevant field. (MBA Marketing/Business Administration MBA preferred)
- Minimum of 8-12 years of related work experience (digital agency and/or within fast-paced CPG Beauty or Health and Wellness verticals)
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills the ability to take initiative and set priorities and to work independently and in cooperation with others to lead and motivate a team
- Clear understanding of audience development & segmentation consumer journey mapping and path-to-purchase conversion funnels
- Understanding of digital media processes and vendors
- Experience with media project management (understanding of user experience development timelines KPI setting)
- Understanding and ability to navigate reporting tools and dashboards (e.g. Tableau Power BI Looker Studio etc.)
- Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes and uncertainties that may arise during project lifecycles
Base Salary Range: $132800- $166600 base salary
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience skills and other factors.
At Beiersdorf we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants regardless of e.g. gender sexual identity nationality ethnicity religion or ideology disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.
Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Outlook () Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Work Life Balance (2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Culture ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Compensation (-2024)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company for Happiness (20 2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best CEO / General Manager ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Sales Team ( 2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Leadership Teams ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)
Check us out on Comparably: trouble applying Go to to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We care for skin, we care for people and we care beyond skin. That is what makes us unique.