Account Director, Shopper Marketing Agency

Job Overview

Director of Market & Brand Communications – Full‑time, Marketing, Acosta Group, Chicago, IL. Salary range $85,800.00 – $. Position . Reporting to Senior Director, Brand & Fan Marketing.

• Challenge and manage a team of in‑field Market Managers and an in‑house team of Account Managers.
• Identify venues and assist in multi‑market site selection and negotiation.
• Negotiate and manage vendors to ensure flawless execution and optimum return on cost.
• Serve as the primary contact for national and regional clients.
• Provide weekly status updates on program results/personnel, client program reporting and review.
• Track and maintain all event budgets, responsible for bottom‑line delivery of projects.
• Manage crisis situations – identify field issues and develop solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of experiential marketing experience.
• 8+ years in supervisory/management roles.
• Proven client service, business development, and overall program management experience (concept, implementation, execution).
• Experience managing a multi‑market team of Market Managers/Event Managers.
• Prior experience working with Target, Kroger, and Albertsons.
• Previous collaboration with partner agencies.
• Strong client communication skills (insight, analysis, program reporting).
• Solid understanding of social media tools and digital platforms.
• Strong computer application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work in a digital work environment.

Acosta Group is a collective of trusted retail, marketing, and food service agencies – Acosta, Action Link, CORE Food service, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. We connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

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