Account Executive

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

Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to Mars United Commerce's Chicago, Detroit (Troy) or Cincinnati office for a hybrid work schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build productive relationships and communications with cross functional teams (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
• Support project recaps and summaries as requested
• Develop knowledge of assigned brand or retailer brand positioning(s), understanding competitors, short and long term goals, consumer/shopper targets and marketing strategies
• Tactically support programs (development of timelines, trafficking and review of materials, estimation of costs, etc.) including briefing of AdOps and tagging support
• Manage and support projects effectively from start to finish
• Support budget management ensuring program estimates and actuals are managed to hours and costs
• Manage electronic job jackets/billing information
• Develop proficiency across all Mars internal workflow and financial management systems
• Work effectively and efficiently with various internal departments
• Maintain and update team reports, including weekly status, marketplace assessments, etc.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager or Director

SKILL SETS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of shopper marketing, media or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in retailer promotions
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure
• Detail orientation and ability to multitask across fluid workload
• Proactive nature in the seeking of work/responsibility
• Dependability in execution of work and as member of assigned team
• Enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Desire to learn all aspects of the Shopper Marketing discipline
• Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions
• Conscientious work ethic

Benefits

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

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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