Director of Paid Media, Social and Influencer Marketing
- company
- Conair LLC
- location
- Stamford, CT, United States
- work mode
- onsite
- posted
- 20 Jun
- **Description**
- *Position at Cuisinart*
- ****Director of Paid Media, Social & Influencer Marketing****
- **Position Summary**
- **:**
- **Drive Growth Through Modern, Social-first Media Leadership**
- We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking
- **Director of Paid Media, Social & Influencer Marketing**
- to lead Cuisinart’s full-funnel media ecosystem.
- This role sits at the intersection of
- **brand building and performance marketing**
- responsible for accelerating growth by transforming how we connect with consumers across paid and owned channels. You will define and execute a modern, data-driven, social-first media strategy that fuels demand, strengthens brand equity, and maximizes marketing ROI across an increasingly complex consumer and retail landscape.
- This is a high-impact leadership role for a marketer who combines
- **strategic vision, analytical rigor, media expertise and creative instinct**
- —and thrives on building both brands and business results. The role
- **partners cross-functionally with brand, creative, product, trade and retail media**
- and builds high-performing internal teams by fostering a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- **Key Responsibilities**
- **Growth & Media Strategy**
- Define and lead Cuisinart’s integrated, full-funnel media strategy to drive consumer acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
- Translate business objectives into clear, actionable media plans that balance brand building and performance outcomes, with emphasis on a social-first approach
- Identify new growth opportunities across platforms, formats, and emerging technologies (including AI-driven targeting and personalization)
- **Campaign & Channel Leadership**
- Oversee cross-channel campaign strategy, activation, and optimization across paid digital, social, programmatic, search, and emerging media
- Ensure campaigns are powered by audience insights, real-time performance data, and rigorous testing frameworks
- Continuously improve media effectiveness, driving gains in efficiency, conversion, and scale
- **Social and Influencer Ecosystem**
- Lead a cohesive social and influencer strategy spanning organic content, creator partnerships, and paid amplification
- Shape Cuisinart’s voice and presence across platforms, building brand affinity, cultural relevance, and community engagement
- Guide agencies and internal teams in developing breakthrough content that connects creatively and performs commercially
- **Cross Functional Leadership & Agency / Budget Management**
- Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of digital marketers, elevating capabilities across media, social, and analytics
- Partner cross-functionally (Brand, Creative, Trade, eCommerce, Retail Media) to deliver integrated, consumer-first marketing programs. Champion and drive knowledge sharing and best practices across teams.
- Manage and optimize a significant media budget, ensuring investments are aligned to highest-return opportunities
- Lead agency relationships to deliver best-in-class strategy, execution, and innovation
- **How Success Is Measured**
- Growth in revenue, market share, and customer acquisition
- Improvements in media ROI / ROAS and marketing efficiency
- Increases in brand awareness, consideration, engagement, and consumer affinity
- Advancement of Cuisinart’s digital and data-driven marketing capabilities
- **Qualifications/skills**
- **:**
- **Leadership & Strategy**
- Proven ability to define and execute high-impact media and digital strategies that deliver measurable business results
- Strong commercial mindset with experience linking marketing performance to business outcomes
- **Media & Digital Expertise**
- Deep expertise across paid media, social, influencer, and performance marketing ecosystems
- Experience managing complex, multi-channel campaigns across digital platforms, retail and eCommerce
- **Data & Analytics Fluency**
- Advanced proficiency in analytics, attribution, and performance optimization
- Experience leveraging data, insights, and AI-driven tools to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- **Cross-Functional Influence**
- Strong collaborator with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive integrated execution
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- **Team Development**
- Experienced people leader who builds high-performing teams and fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and agility / continuous improvement
- This is an opportunity to s
- **hape the future of marketing at one of the most trusted brands in the kitchen**
- —redefining how we engage consumers, scale growth, and bring innovation to life through modern media.
- You won’t just run campaigns—you’ll help build the
- **next generation of Cuisinart marketing**
- **Environmental Factors**
- **:**
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
- This role requires on-site presence in our Stamford CT location Monday - Thursday and remote on Friday.
- **What we offer**
- **:**
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k and company match
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
- Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office
- Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!