Job description
HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Assistant Manager, Growth Marketing (Hybrid Role)
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.
Hourglass’ digital ecosystem is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a self-motivated, analytically minded, and creatively curious Growth Marketing Assistant Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support the execution and optimization of Hourglass’ global paid media efforts for direct-to-consumer (DTC) and retail environments. Working closely with the Senior Director and Growth Marketing Manager, you’ll contribute to full-funnel acquisition initiatives – responsibilities include but not limited to media planning, performance analysis, and new media channel explorations.
Experience with or at a media agency is preferred, as is familiarity with media buying across Paid Social channels (ex: Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest) and Paid Search (ex: Google). Use of Google Analytics (and/or other analytics platform) to glean data-driven insights to inform your marketing strategy will be highly regarded. Superior communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and confidence in working with stakeholders at varying levels, are essential.
WHAT YOU DO:
- Support the end-to-end execution of global media campaigns, including planning, launch, optimization, and performance reporting across multiple channels and regions.
- Own the creative trafficking and QA process, ensuring assets are delivered, launched on time, and aligned with platform and brand best practices.
- Analyze campaign performance to surface key insights, learnings, and optimization opportunities across creative, audience, and placement strategies.
- Coordinate day-to-day communications with media agency and external partners to support campaign execution, timelines, and deliverables.
- Partner closely with the Creative team to inform and evolve evergreen and key product launch content strategies, translating performance insights into actionable creative feedback.
- Assist in tracking budgets, monthly billing, and purchase orders, helping maintain financial accuracy.
- Collaborate with agency partners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment.
- Support the development of A/B testing roadmaps, identifying opportunities to test formats. Messaging, hooks, and visual variations.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:
- You are CREATIVE: You are innovative and forward-thinking in your approach and mindset.
- You are highly STRATEGIC: You are able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals.
- You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.
- You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
- You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person, natural leader and collaborate well with others.
- You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
- You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, brand and creative strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting paid marketing across digital channels; media agency and/or luxury space is preferred.
- Proficient in data analysis tools like Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, Pinterest Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Attribution Platform, Shopify.
- Detailed-oriented and have excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, initiatives, and timelines simultaneously.
- Must be eager to learn, test, and impact within a high performing, collaborate environment.
- Analytical mindset with creative interest.
- Self-starter who stays motivated in fast-paced environments.
- Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time
The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $ 85,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or [email protected].
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