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Samsonite

Samsonite

Global luggage brand selling lightweight bags

Manager Digital Marketing

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Master's
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
In Person

Occasional travel may be required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Marketing, Digital Media Management, Business Management or a related field.
  • 12–15 years of experience in digital media marketing, media planning, performance marketing, e-commerce media and campaign management, on the brand or agency side.
  • Proven experience leading full-funnel digital media strategy across brand awareness, consideration, traffic, retargeting, conversion and marketplace-led campaigns.
  • Strong hands-on and strategic expertise across Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, YouTube Ads, DV360, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Google Analytics/GA4, marketplace media platforms, Amazon Marketing Services/AMS and other relevant media and analytics tools.
  • Strong understanding of AMS campaign planning, keyword strategy, sponsored ads, display advertising, retargeting, marketplace search behavior, ROAS optimization and campaign reporting.
  • Experience managing large-scale digital media budgets across brand, performance and e-commerce campaigns.
  • Strong understanding of audience planning, media effectiveness, attribution, measurement frameworks, campaign optimization and full-funnel performance tracking.
  • Experience integrating digital media with e-commerce, marketplace, website, CRM and retargeting strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert campaign data, platform insights and business metrics into actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to lead agency relationships, challenge media plans, evaluate recommendations and drive accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with brand, e-commerce, retail, CRM, website, product and external agency teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple brands, campaigns, budgets and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the overall digital media strategy and planning across brands, ensuring alignment with marketing priorities, brand objectives and business goals.
  • Own full-funnel digital media planning across awareness, consideration, traffic, retargeting, conversion and e-commerce-led campaigns.
  • Lead media planning and execution across Meta, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, DV360, programmatic, marketplace media, Amazon Marketing Services/AMS and other emerging digital ecosystems.
  • Develop integrated digital media plans balancing brand-building, mid-funnel engagement, performance marketing and business growth.
  • Lead AMS strategy and execution with e-commerce, marketplace and agency teams to drive visibility, traffic, search ranking, product consideration and sales performance on Amazon.
  • Drive marketplace media strategy across Amazon and other e-commerce platforms, integrating campaigns with product priorities, seasonal moments, new launches and business objectives.
  • Plan and optimize AMS campaigns across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Brands Video, display, retargeting and other Amazon advertising formats.
  • Manage large-scale digital media budgets and allocate them across platforms, funnels, brands and campaigns to maximize reach, engagement, traffic, return on investment and media effectiveness.
  • Lead end-to-end campaign management, including media strategy, budgeting, deployment, audience planning, optimization, reporting, performance analysis and post-campaign learning.
  • Build audience strategies using first-party data, platform data, customer relationship management inputs, retargeting pools, lookalikes, interest cohorts and marketplace signals.
  • Drive performance marketing initiatives focused on traffic acquisition, retargeting, conversion optimization, e-commerce growth and measurable business outcomes.
  • Work with internal teams and external partners to manage and optimize brand websites, supporting user experience, content effectiveness, campaign integration, traffic quality and conversion.
  • Monitor campaign performance using analytics platforms, attribution models, dashboards, platform insights and business data to derive actionable recommendations.
  • Lead media effectiveness measurement across campaigns, including reach, frequency, engagement, traffic quality, conversion, return on investment, return on advertising spend, marketplace performance and brand impact.
  • Partner with brand, e-commerce, customer relationship management, retail, website and product teams to integrate digital media plans across online and offline consumer touchpoints.
  • Guide development of media-first digital creatives and content formats across static, video, performance assets, marketplace creatives and AMS-led assets.
  • Lead agency and partner management across media planning, buying, execution, reporting, optimization, e-commerce media and AMS.
  • Review campaign performance regularly and make optimization decisions across platforms, creatives, audiences, placements and budgets.
  • Stay updated on digital media trends, platform updates, AMS developments, marketplace advertising tools, consumer behavior and industry best practices.
  • Provide senior-level ownership, structured thinking and proactive recommendations to improve digital media effectiveness, campaign governance and business impact.

About the company

Samsonite is a global luggage brand that designs and sells a wide range of travel and personal accessories. Its products include suitcases, business bags, kids’ backpacks, casual bags, and related gear, all built to be lightweight, durable, and functional for travelers. The company emphasizes materials, construction, and design features such as strong shells, smooth wheels, secure zippers, and organized compartments to protect belongings and ease travel. Samsonite differentiates itself through extensive research and development, a history of industry firsts, and a strong global distribution network that includes direct sales, retail partners, and online channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality travel solutions that meet the needs of frequent travelers, business professionals, and families, maintaining leadership in the travel luggage market by continuing to innovate and improve user experience.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Luxembourg

Founded

1910

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • First-half 2026 sales excluding Middle East and India rose 3.1% on constant currency.
  • Samsonite launched Nexis and Paralux colorways in 2026, reinforcing innovation momentum.
  • Gross margin reached 60.0% in Q2 2026 excluding tariff refunds, beating 2025 levels.

What critics are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 sales fell 1.6% as Middle East conflict hit demand.
  • Operating profit dropped 16.1% in 2025, showing margin fragility under weaker wholesale demand.
  • BÉIS integration by Q4 2026 risks distracting management while North America softens.

What makes Samsonite unique

  • Samsonite’s 115-year brand still commands global retail shelf space and consumer trust.
  • The 2026 portfolio spans Samsonite, TUMI, Gregory, and American Tourister across channels.
  • BÉIS acquisition adds a digitally native lifestyle brand and younger female audience.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

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