Director, Growth Marketing – Paid Media

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Job Description:

The Director, Growth Marketing – Paid Media position will own paid media as a core enterprise growth lever for UPS—driving measurable impact on revenue, pipeline, and customer acquisition through disciplined investment, advanced measurement, and continuous optimization.

This role sets the strategy, investment approach, and performance agenda across paid search and U.S. advertising, while also leading the UPS–American Express partnership as a scaled driver of co-funded growth.

What This Leader Owns

Business Outcomes

Accountable for paid media contribution to revenue, pipeline, and acquisition targetsDrives return on media investment (ROAS) at scale across a significant budgetLeads portfolio decisions that balance short-term efficiency with long-term growth

Enterprise Strategy & Investment

Defines enterprise performance-oriented paid media strategy aligned to GTM marketing priorities, segments, and strategic growth initiativesTranslate business goals into demand generation strategies across channels including Global Paid Search, U.S. Advertising, and Account-Based Marketing paid media initiatives.Owns cross-channel investment strategy and allocationHolds decision authority on budget shifts, channel mix, and in-quarter tradeoffsEnsures media operates as an integrated, full-funnel demand engine

UPS–American Express Partnership

Owns UPS–Amex paid media strategy, investment, and performance outcomesLeads joint planning to unlock incremental, co-funded growthServes as senior marketing counterpart to Amex, expanding partnership scope and value

Agency & Execution Governance

Sets direction and holds agencies accountable for performance, innovation, and efficiencyGoverns operating model, scope, and output against business outcomesEnsures best-in-class execution without owning day-to-day channel management

Measurement, Innovation & Scale

Establishes and maintains measurement standards (attribution, incrementality, testing)Drives adoption of automation, AI, and advanced audience and creative strategiesLeads a continuous improvement agenda to scale performance and efficiency

Team & Capability Leadership

Leads Paid Media function, including Senior Manager and agency teamsDefines operating model, roles, and capability roadmapElevates team from channel execution to performance-driven growth engine

What Success Looks Like

Paid media is a predictable, scalable driver of revenue and pipelineInvestment is actively optimized against clear return thresholdsUPS–Amex partnership delivers incremental, high-value growthMeasurement and automation capabilities materially improve performance over timeTeam operates as a high-performing, insights-driven growth function

Qualifications

Proven leader with 15+ years managing large-scale, performance-driven media investmentStrong commercial orientation with clear ownership mindsetB2B expertise in performance-oriented paid search, digital advertising, customer loyalty initiatives, and full-funnel strategyExperience operating at enterprise level across functions and partnersTrack record of measurable growth through data, testing, and innovationExperience with leading teamsStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent

Additional Information for Internal Candidates

Pay band for position is 40ELast day to apply for position is June 18, 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.