Manager, Retail Consultancy

Mars United Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people technology and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines Strategy & Analytics Content & Experiences Digital Commerce and Retail Consultancy that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform Marilyn which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation enabling them to make better decisions create connected experiences and drive stronger measurable results. Learn more at Manager is the owner of duties needed to support Customer project execution including leadingprojects end to end from briefing to media and creative development timeline management client andvendor relationships communication budget/financial management and activation including managed
service. Additionally the Manager is leading tactic specific creative development timeline managementclient and vendor relationships & communications.

The Manager supports the Director on the development of strategic retailer media plans and acts as a key liaison to retail vendor partners facilitating needed executional elements. The Manager collects past performance data understands benchmarks suggests program optimizations and provides oversight for tactic and program reporting. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from the Mars United Commerce Cincinnati or Chicago office for a hybrid work schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the internal cross-functional teams (Strategic Planning & Analytics Marilyn MediaClient Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies concepts andtactics
Oversees and directs the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executiveassigned to the business ensuring they are clear on assigned duties and timelines
Manage the implementation of key client projects
Build strong working relationships with assigned retailer client contacts
Manage execution of approved programs through team including ensuring all Ad Ops/taggingrequirements and reporting are being executed by ad ops specialist
Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned
Activate and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties
Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms
Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
Proactively manage communication of project status and budget to client teams
Work hand-in-hand with internal teams on planning and implementation of retail marketingextensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients)
Manage client approval process
Measure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided data
Some travel required

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in advertising marketing business or related field
5-7 years experience in marketing or media at retail
Proven Project Management experience
Experience working with retail media networks and media vendors
Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management ofday-to-day business
Sound decision making skills based in industry knowledge
Passion about business always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
Strong listening skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal written presentation and interpersonal skills
Desire to dig in and do whats needed to get the job done right

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation Annual Sick Days Volunteer Days Holiday and Identity days and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
Work Your World Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees are reviewed on an annual basis and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance transportation and parking benefits legal benefits pet insurance and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race color ethnicity religion creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability medical condition as defined by applicable state law genetic information marital status military service and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

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