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Digital Marketing Director

The Jel Sert Company

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Director
117k-117k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Digital Marketing Director is a key leadership role within Jel Sert's marketing team, responsible for developing and executing the strategy across paid, owned, and earned digital channels. This position will lead digital growth initiatives that elevate brand awareness, drive ecommerce success, and enhance consumer engagement. The role involves managing and mentoring a team of three direct reports, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and performance KPIs, and fostering a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and shared vision for creating memorable products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the digital marketing strategy across paid, owned, and earned media channels to support brand growth and ecommerce sales.
  • Lead and manage a team of three direct reports: Social Media Manager, Content Designer, and Marketing Technologist.
  • Ensure cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Ecommerce, Sales, and IT.
  • Lead the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of paid digital media campaigns including Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, display & programmatic advertising, and influencer partnerships.
  • Partner with Brand, Licensing, Digital Commerce, and external agencies to align creative and targeting strategies, ensure campaign agility, and track KPIs such as awareness, engagement, ROAS, CPA, and revenue lift.
  • Manage content strategy and execution for owned channels, including website updates, UX, SEO, and potential future email marketing and lifecycle campaigns.
  • Guide social and community engagement strategies, including influencer and user-generated content, and support PR amplification efforts.
  • Define KPIs and reporting frameworks, drive continuous improvement through A/B testing, audience segmentation, and conversion analysis, and prepare dashboards for leadership review.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in digital marketing strategy, campaign execution, and team leadership.
  • Track record of managing performance-based media, content initiatives, and digital channel optimization.
  • Proficient in interpreting digital marketing data to make informed decisions.
  • Experience in people management, mentoring, and performance coaching.
  • Strong understanding of ecommerce dynamics, shopper journeys, and brand positioning.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in digital marketing roles, including at least 5 years of management experience.
  • Experience in the CPG or food & beverage industry highly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of tools and platforms such as Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Amazon Ads, Klaviyo, Salsify, and Shopify.
  • Deep understanding of digital channel mix and consumer behavior across platforms.
  • Skilled in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proficient with reporting dashboards, marketing automation, and campaign management tools.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with limited layers.
  • Understanding of A+ content creation or digital merchandising best practices.
  • Experience with tools such as Shopify, Workfront, or other marketing operations platforms.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in the food & beverage industry.
  • Knowledge of digital merchandising and content creation best practices.
  • Experience with marketing operations platforms like Workfront.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in digital marketing roles.
  • At least 5 years of management experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary with a minimum of $116,734 annually, with eligibility for the EBIT Bonus program.
  • Extensive benefits programs (details available during the interview).
  • Work from home environment.
  • Work in a company recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Working at The Jel Sert Company

Jel Sert is committed to creating a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating memorable products. The company values digital innovation, collaboration, and a proactive mindset, fostering a high-performing team dedicated to accelerating brand visibility and long-term digital growth.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 17, 2025
Job CategoryDigital Marketing
Salary117k-117k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

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About The Jel Sert Company

Website

jelsert.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

All Other Specialty Food Retailers

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