Search & LLM Manager - BW

Hoboken, United States

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Job ID:: R-1172957
Date posted:: 01/08/2026
Job Type:: Full time
Job Category:: Marketing

JOB PURPOSE

As theSearch& LLMManager, you will play a key roleindrivingadaptionof LLM and AI-powered solutionsto improve the effectiveness of all biddable media for Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing business.

You’lldevelop and steer platform-specific strategies across Search and Programmatic media and partner with an ecosystem of stakeholders to translate business goals andopportunities into clear roadmaps that balance accelerating existing tactics’ effectiveness and efficiency, while building solutionsfor tomorrow.You willbe responsible forthe productivity of Unilever’sbiddableinvestment, driving Return on Investment in close partnership withPerformance & Analytic specialists and brand management leadership.You’llbe part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, wedon’tjust hirefor jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance Marketing-You arepassionate about performance and will champion an iterative andenergizedway of working that drives continuous improvement. You thrive and contribute to a culture where learning,testingand innovation elevate your team’s capabilities and accelerate business growth.

AI Stewardship & Execution–You will pioneer the use of LLM-drive optimization, agenticworkflowsand smart bidding strategies, ensuring investment decisions are fast, data-guided and grounded in platform intelligence.You’llleadthe organization in adopting next-generation media tools and translating complex signals into clear strategic actions

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

5-8+years of experience inbiddable media buying, planning and activation; experience in beauty category a plus

3+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing direct reports, elevating their capabilities while fostering a culture of ownership

Strong understanding of AI technologies (such as Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning pipelines) and their application in legal, risk management and compliance contexts

Strong analytical skills; comfortable transforming data and experimentation into structured storytelling that solves business problems

Deephands-onexpertisewithbiddabletechnologies like The Trade Desk,DV360, SA360, etc.

Experience working with non-technical stakeholders to understand their requirements,demonstratesolutions, and provide support; ability to present intricate topics and proposals in easily understandable non-technical form

Exceptionalproficiencywith Microsoft Excel, ability to work with and analyze large data sets quickly, accurately, and efficiently

Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a solid understanding of key marketing metrics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on experience in Biddable Environments such as Paid Social, Programmatic Display, and Search

Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that areutilizedin making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible toparticipatein our benefits plan. Should the employee choose toparticipate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include,butis not limited to, health insurance 

(including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access tonumerousvoluntary benefits. Anycoveragesfor health insurance and retirement benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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