Manager, Retail Consultancy

Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Retail Consultancy for our Regional Grocery team. The Manager is in charge of supporting client project execution, including leading projects end‑to‑end from briefing to media and creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships, communication, budget/financial management, and activation including managed service. She/He also leads tactic‑specific creative development, timeline management, client 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, collecting past performance data, understanding benchmarks, suggesting program optimizations, and providing oversight for tactic and program reporting.
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Mars United Commerce office in Cincinnati, Detroit (Troy) or Chicago for a hybrid work schedule.

• Work with the internal cross‑functional teams (Strategic Planning & Analytics, Marilyn, Media, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tactics.
• Oversee and direct the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executive assigned 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 the team, ensuring all Ad Ops/tagging requirements and reporting are being executed by the 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 marketing extensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients).
• Manage client approval process.
• Measure post‑promotion results using agency and client‑provided data.

• Bachelor’s 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 of day‑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 what’s needed to get the job done right.

We offer a comprehensive wellness and benefits package including paid family care, monetary assistance for adoption, surrogacy, fertility and pet adoption, employee assistance programs, health and wellness reimbursements, tuition assistance, paid time off, matching gifts, flexible working arrangements, a work‑your‑world program, business resource groups and more, for eligible U.S.–based employees.

Freelancers and temporary employees can also access medical and voluntary benefits, including supplemental medical insurance, transportation, parking, legal, pet and auto/home insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan under certain conditions.

USD $97,375.00 – $ annually.

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.

We keep all information confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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