Marketing Manager (Contract)

CPG Marketing Manager Position OverviewOur client, a kitchen appliance brand with a global presence, is seeking a contract Marketing Manager to lead integrated marketing efforts that drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion across digital channels. This is a high-impact contract opportunity for a data-driven marketer with strong paid media expertise, social fluency, and a collaborative mindset.Key Details * Location: New York, New York (onsite Tuesday-Thursday) * Freelance/W-2 Contract (temporary leave coverage) * Start Date: July 13th, 2026 * 32 hours/week from mid-July through August, then 40 hours/week from September through January * Requires your own computerKey Responsibilities * Own paid media execution and agency management: Lead day-to-day engagement with external paid media partners, providing direction, approvals, and performance oversight. * Drive paid media + social performance: Analyze, optimize, and evolve campaigns across digital channels to improve awareness, engagement, and conversion metrics in real time. * Shape and execute integrated marketing strategies: Deliver cohesive campaigns across paid media, social, influencer, email, partnerships, and seasonal initiatives to grow brand awareness and loyalty. * Lead influencer and social ecosystem efforts: Apply deep knowledge of social platforms and the influencer landscape to build impactful partnerships that drive engagement and purchase intent. * Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with internal teams including Brand, Ecommerce, Sales, Product Development, and Design to align marketing strategies with broader business objectives. * Support retail marketing and sell-in storytelling: Develop compelling narratives and insights to support retail initiatives, product launches, and commercialization efforts. * Leverage insights to optimize strategy: Use consumer research, analytics, and channel performance data to refine messaging, targeting, and content strategies. * Manage marketing operations and planning: Maintain marketing calendars, support budget tracking, and ensure seamless execution across campaigns and initiatives.Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in brand and digital marketing * Proven success managing paid media and social campaigns * Strong understanding of influencer marketing and social platforms * Experience working with and managing external agencies * Analytical mindset with proficiency in marketing performance metrics and tools (e.g., Google Analytics) * Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders * Strong communication skills with experience building compelling brand and retail stories * Bachelor's degree requiredIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : TW7-1988000 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Trevor Wood - Senior Solutions Delivery R