Assistant Manager, Performance Marketing

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Performance Marketing to support data-driven advertising campaigns across multiple ELC brands for an assigned retailer account and media type.

This is an individual contributor role working with the Amazon CA Media Lead and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate, efficient campaigns. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable with campaign platforms, performance data, and reporting, able to manage

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in performance marketing, digital media, paid search, or programmatic advertising.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution of Search and Programmatic campaigns across multiple ELC brands, including setup, trafficking, QA, launch, and ongoing maintenance.
• Monitor campaign pacing and performance against KPIs; flag issues and opportunities and recommend next steps.
• Prepare recurring performance reports and campaign summaries that clearly communicate results, insights, and actions.

Skills

Performance marketing

Digital media

Paid search

Programmatic advertising

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

The Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty — delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. We are the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance, and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and imagination — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder. We connect with our customers anytime, anywhere, from any device. We offer a collaborative work environment and are committed to innovation, working with the best tools and technologies available to help our shoppers seamlessly navigate the digital world of beauty.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Performance Marketing to support the execution and optimization of data-driven advertising campaigns across multiple ELC brands for the assigned retailer account and media type [Programmatic and Search]. This role is an individual contributor position that works closely with the Amazon CA Media Lead and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate, efficient, and results-oriented campaigns. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with campaign platforms, performance data, and reporting. They can manage day‑to‑day execution independently, ask thoughtful questions, and turn insights into practical recommendations with guidance from their manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day execution of Search and Programmatic campaigns across multiple ELC brands, including setup, trafficking, QA, launch, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Monitor campaign pacing and performance against KPIs; flag issues and opportunities promptly and recommend next steps.
  • Implement routine optimizations to targeting, bids, budgets, placements, and/or creative based on performance trends and established best practices.
• Assist with the development of all on‑site advertising plans, translating broader strategy into clear campaign activations.
  • Partner with the Media Lead, brand marketing leads, and agency or retailer contacts to coordinate campaign inputs, timelines, and approvals.
  • Support recommendations on targeting, creative, and platform settings by gathering relevant data and summarizing key considerations.
  • Complete campaign setup, trafficking, and execution accurately and on schedule, ensuring creative, targeting, tracking, and budgets align with approved plans.
  • Conduct regular checks and optimizations to improve campaign performance, efficiency, and delivery.
• Prepare recurring performance reports and campaign summaries that clearly communicate results, key insights, and recommended actions.
  • Maintain accurate reporting files, pacing trackers, and campaign documentation; help ensure data is consistent and easy for stakeholders to use.
  • Use campaign performance insights to support future planning, testing, and budget allocation discussions.
• Track Advertising budgets and spend in partnership with the Amazon CA Media Lead, escalating pacing or financial concerns as needed.
  • Support forecasting, pacing, and reconciliation processes and help identify opportunities for budget reallocation.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in digital display and video advertising.
  • Test and adopt new tools, data capabilities, and media approaches that can improve campaign effectiveness, with direction from the manager.
• Participate in cross‑functional planning sessions, performance reviews, and innovation initiatives; share updates and follow through on assigned actions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in performance marketing, digital media, paid search, programmatic advertising, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with campaign setup, optimization, pacing, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and comfort working with spreadsheets and marketing platforms.
• This is a hyrbid role based out of the New York City office location.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,350.00 to $122,500.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education-related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time
• many others
• Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [e-mail].

Michigan Applicants

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

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Rhode Island Applicants

The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.