Senior Account Executive

About the Role

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. This is not a sales role. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance from the Publicis office in Atlanta, Chicago, or New York for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the activation and implementation of retail media, working with investment and internal AdOps teams to ensure on-time launches and accurate reporting
• Develop proficiency with internal and external file databases, status documents, and internal budget tracking tools
• Maintain productive interaction with support departments (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
• Lead, compile, and author recap reports detailing campaign performance and action items
• Produce and author meeting recaps for weekly client calls, ensuring all internal and client teams are aware of ongoing and new project updates
• 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, within Asana
• Manage budgets in client systems, completing programs within estimated 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, project management tools, etc.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of media planning or execution, preferably agency experience
• Knowledge of self- and managed-service retail search strategy and execution (Criteo, CitrusAd, Pacvue, Kenshoo, Google, etc.) and/or programmatic preferred
• 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, 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

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S.-based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, 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 $66,120.00 - USD $87,000.00/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.