Director of Paid Media, Social & Influencer Marketing

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 shape 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!

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