Integrated Marketing Communications Media Manager - US Bel Cheese

BEL•Chicago, IL

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. #IWorkForAllForGoodPosition Overview Bel Brand US is looking for a strategic and hands-on Sr. Manager, Media to lead and evolve our paid media investments across the US Bel Cheese business. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), this role will work directly with our external media and commerce agencies to lead media planning, map consumer journeys, leverage competitive insights and implications, and refine and optimize media plans, including retail media planning to drive performance. This person will also have oversight and responsibility for the day-to-day management of tactical media plans and their proper implementation, working to implement the brand’s overall media strategy in the context of changing marketplace conditions and opportunities. This person will be instrumental in developing and executing smart, effective, and efficient media strategies that drive brand equity, engagement, conversion, and business growth to drive performance across upper- and lower-funnel campaigns for all channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Business, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in media strategy, planning, and buying across both brand and performance channels.
Experience working with or managing media agencies.
Strong understanding of omni-channel media mix, including digital, linear, paid social, programmatic, CTV, and commerce media.
Demonstrated success in optimizing A&P investments and applying data-driven decision-making.
Expertise in retailer media platforms (e.g., Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Kroger Precision Marketing).
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in media dashboards, performance tracking, and budget reconciliation.
Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Passion for brand building and media innovation.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Experience working with CPG brands or within a matrixed organization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of annual media strategies in partnership with the brand, Shopper, and agency teams.
Manage day-to-day relationship with the media agency to ensure seamless execution across all channels (digital, TV, audio, social, search, influencer, programmatic, etc.).
Translate brand strategies into clear media briefs and activation plans aligned to consumer and shopper behaviors.
Partner with eCommerce, the Commerce Marketing Agency, &/or the shopper marketing team to align on joint media strategies for omni-retailer activations (e.g., Walmart, Target, Kroger, etc.).
Work closely with Brand Marketing, eCommerce, Shopper Marketing, and the broader IMC team to ensure cohesive and integrated planning across consumer and shopper touchpoints.
Align with Finance and Marketing leadership on A&P planning, budget allocations, pacing, and optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with Sales/Customer teams to connect retailer investment decisions with broader brand priorities.
Drive a test-and-learn approach to media investment, identifying new partners, platforms, and tactics that unlock performance and efficiency.
Analyze media performance reports and make real-time recommendations to improve effectiveness.
Stay current on media industry trends, platform updates, consumer behavior shifts, and commerce media innovation.
Serve as the internal expert on media and retail media performance measurement, KPIs, and benchmarks.
Serve as the primary contact for the media agency, holding them accountable to performance, service, and strategy.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, or partnerships that enhance media impact.