Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor. We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to work on project management and activation of a major CPG client's shopper marketing programs through regional grocery retailers, as well as maintain and manage key brand/retailer initiatives.Please note, this is not a sales role. Ideal candidates have experience with regional grocery retailers.Candidates must reside in a commutable distance from the Mars United Commerce Detroit, Chicago or Cincinnati locations.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain productive interaction with support departments (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
- Lead, compile and author recaps
- Develop knowledge of assigned brand or retailer brand positioning(s), 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.)
- Independently manage projects effectively from start to finish
- Manage budgets, completing programs within estimated hours and costs
- Manage electronic job jackets/billing information
- Develop your 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
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of shopper marketing 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