Senior 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.

About the role

The Senior Account Executive (SAE) supports the Director and Manager with all retailer project execution including asset management, systems updates, internal communications, meeting coordination/scheduling, meeting recaps, vendor communications, budget/finance support and retailer audits. Responsibilities include execution for managed service (including RFP facilitation as requested) and self-service (for on and offsite display) campaigns. Additionally, the SAE supports AdOps/tagging, budget management, campaign performance monitoring/recaps, and managing advertiser portfolios. The role owns billing and Marilyn data management duties. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Cincinnati office for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build productive relationships and communications with cross-functional teams to keep projects moving forward
• Compile, author, and distribute meeting or project recaps
• 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

Requirements

• 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 seeking work/responsibility
• Dependability in execution of work and as a member of the 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

• 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
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off including Flexible Time off, Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days
• 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 and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. Medical and voluntary benefits are also offered to freelancers and temporary employees, including supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $76,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.