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We are looking for an accomplished Director/Manager of Media & Vendor Relations to join a growing franchise-based organization in Irvine, California in a Contract position. This role offers the chance to shape both broad and market-specific advertising efforts while guiding a small marketing team and collaborating with external agency partners. The ideal candidate brings strong paid media expertise, sound operational judgment, and the ability to translate performance insights into practical recommendations for a multi-location business.
Job Responsibility
Direct integrated paid media initiatives across search, social, and other digital channels for national campaigns as well as localized market programs
Supervise, coach, and support a team of four marketing professionals to strengthen execution, accountability, and development
Work closely with agency partners to review results, refine campaign direction, and improve overall marketing effectiveness
Interpret campaign data and reporting trends to identify opportunities and advise stakeholders on optimization strategies
Strengthen marketing operations by assessing external vendor performance and recommending improvements where needed
Contribute to the development of measurement frameworks and attribution approaches that support smarter decision-making
Evaluate prospective agency or vendor relationships and help identify scalable solutions for the broader marketing function
Partner with franchise and cross-functional stakeholders to align advertising activity with business goals across multiple locations
Requirements
8–12 years of experience in paid media, digital marketing, or integrated marketing leadership roles
Demonstrated success leading digital campaigns across platforms such as paid social, paid search, and broader online media channels
Prior experience managing teams and providing direction in a fast-paced marketing environment
Strong ability to collaborate with agencies and influence diverse stakeholders across a complex organization
Proven analytical skills with experience using performance data to shape marketing strategy and recommendations
Background supporting franchise, multi-location, agency, or home improvement businesses is strongly preferred
Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, paid social, and email campaign environments
Nice to have
Background supporting franchise, multi-location, agency, or home improvement businesses is strongly preferred