Solomon Page is partnering with a global leader in beauty and consumer products to identify an experienced Brand Engagement Manager (Paid Media Director) for a contract opportunity. This role will lead paid media strategy and execution across multiple channels, driving campaign performance, agency partnerships, measurement initiatives, and budget oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, deep knowledge of the digital media landscape, and a proven track record of managing large-scale media investments in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

• Location: New York, NY (Hybrid in Hudson Yards)

• Duration: 7-month contract

• Schedule: 40 hours/week

• Pay Rate: $60-65/hour

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, optimization, and reporting of paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

• Partner with brand and marketing teams to ensure media strategies support short and long-term business objectives.

• Manage agency relationships, providing direction on channel strategy, tactical planning, and performance optimization.

• Collaborate with CRM and data teams to leverage first-party data for audience targeting and campaign effectiveness.

• Identify new opportunities through relationships with media partners, publishers, and advertising platforms.

• Consolidate campaign insights and performance results into actionable recommendations and reporting.

• Partner with analytics and commercial teams to monitor transactional media performance and sales impact.

• Support media measurement initiatives, including attribution, incrementality, and marketing mix modeling efforts.

• Coordinate with marketing and creative partners to ensure timely delivery of assets for media deployment.

• Oversee media budget management, including spend pacing, forecasting, financial tracking, and coordination with finance teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in paid media, including leadership experience at the Senior Manager or Director level.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Deep expertise across paid media channels, consumer targeting strategies, media measurement, and attribution methodologies.

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting large data sets, campaign performance metrics, search trends, and KPI optimization.

• Experience managing media agencies and large advertising budgets.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Proven ability to collaborate across marketing, CRM, analytics, commercial, agency, and corporate teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Preferred Background

• Consumer products, beauty, retail, fashion, or CPG industry experience.

• Experience utilizing first-party data strategies to improve audience targeting and media effectiveness.

• Familiarity with marketing measurement frameworks, incrementality testing, and marketing mix modeling (MMM).

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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