Search & LLM Manager - BW Hoboken

JOB PURPOSE

As the Search & LLM Manager, you will play a key role in driving adaptation of LLM and AI‑powered solutions to improve the effectiveness of all biddable media for Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing business.

You’ll develop and steer platform‑specific strategies across Search and Programmatic media and partner with an ecosystem of stakeholders to translate business goals and opportunities into clear roadmaps that balance accelerating existing tactics’ effectiveness and efficiency, while building solutions for tomorrow.

You will be responsible for the productivity of Unilever’s biddable investment, driving Return on Investment in close partnership with Performance & Analytic specialists and brand management leadership.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

• Performance Marketing – You are passionate about performance and will champion an iterative and energized way of working that drives continuous improvement. You thrive and contribute to a culture where learning, testing, and innovation elevate your team’s capabilities and accelerate business growth.

• AI Stewardship & Execution – You will pioneer the use of LLM‑driven optimization, agentic workflows, and smart bidding strategies, ensuring investment decisions are fast, data‑guided and grounded in platform intelligence.

  You’ll lead the organization in adopting next‑generation media tools and translating complex signals into clear strategic actions.

• 5-8+ years of experience in biddable 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.

• Deep hands‑on expertise with biddable technologies like The Trade Desk, DV360, SA360, etc.

• Experience working with non‑technical stakeholders to understand their requirements, demonstrate solutions, and provide support; ability to present intricate topics and proposals in easily understandable non‑technical form.

• Exceptional proficiency with 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.

• Hands‑on experience in Biddable Environments such as Paid Social, Programmatic Display, and Search.

The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in 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.

This position is bonus eligible.

This position is LTI eligible.

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is 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 to numerous voluntary benefits.

Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and…