Director of Paid Media

Position Snapshot

As the Director of Paid Media at Gorilla Commerce, you will lead the charge in shaping our paid media strategy across on-platform and off-platform channels to drive profitable growth. This role demands a data-driven leader who combines strategic vision with analytical rigor—someone who can optimize campaigns, innovate attribution models, and scale emerging channels while ensuring every dollar spent delivers measurable impact.

At Gorilla Commerce, we are a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, we are a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence.

We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier.

Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence.

Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products.

Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive.

We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.

• Lead On-Platform Marketplace Performance Marketing Direct and optimize campaigns across Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and social commerce platforms, ensuring profitability (ACOS/TACoS) and market share growth.
• Own Advanced Attribution & Measurement Develop and implement sophisticated attribution frameworks, including multi-touch and incrementality models, to accurately measure branded search impact and cross-channel performance. Build MMM (Marketing Mix Modeling) capabilities to inform spend allocation, following signals of increasing brand searches to revenue.
• Drive Customer Economics Analysis Monitor and optimize CAC:
  
  LTV ratios, MER, and incremental lift across all channels. Use predictive modeling and statistical analysis to forecast performance and guide budget decisions.
• Expand into Emerging Channels Test and scale new media opportunities (CTV, Streaming Video, Linear TV) to diversify reach and improve omni-channel efficiency.
• Leverage Data for Creative Optimization Translate consumer insights and performance data into actionable creative strategies. Partner with content teams to design assets that maximize ROAS and conversion.
• Integrate Campaigns Across Teams Collaborate with Brand, Product, and Merch Planning to align messaging, product launches, and paid media strategies for cohesive execution.
• Stakeholder Reporting & Communication Deliver weekly performance dashboards and growth insights to leadership, highlighting attribution results, branded search contribution, and efficiency metrics.

• Experience: 7+ years in paid media management with proven success in high-budget campaigns ($10M+), across multiple brands and channels.
• Analytical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in data analytics, attribution modeling, and statistical methods (regression, hypothesis testing). Experience with MMM and incrementality testing required.
• Platform Mastery: Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Meta, Google Ads, Tik Tok Ads, Trade Desk, MNTN, Google Analytics.
• Tools & Tech: SQL, Excel, BI tools; familiarity with Python/R for marketing analytics is a plus.
• Creative Insight: Strong understanding of creative optimization and testing frameworks.
• Innovation: Experience leveraging AI for creative scaling and campaign automation.

• Certifications: Amazon Ads, Google, Meta, Tik Tok preferred.

At Gorilla Commerce, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Health Coverage:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
• 401(k) with Company Match:
  Supporting your long-term financial wellness.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous PTO, holidays, and “Birthday Your Way” – take a day off…