Account Executive

Mars United Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars United Commerce, powered by Marilyn, seeks an Account Executive to support shopper marketing programs and navigate the evolving in-store, digital and retail media landscape. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable coordinating omnichannel activations across retailer channels.

Working closely with internal teams, clients and external partners, this person will help manage timelines, deliverables and day-to-day program execution to ensure campaigns are

Qualifications

• 1–3 years building and executing shopper/retail media strategy at an agency, retailer network or CPG maker.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools like Asana, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to independently complete assigned tasks on time.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adjust to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proactive in approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Media Activation teams to oversee execution and optimization of media plans on-budget and on-time.
• Build post campaign reports and analyze results.
• Understand client positioning and strategy.
• Create thorough documentation: status reports, timelines and contacts.
• Own day-to-day tactics and execution within the agency.
• Develop strong relationships with creative, traffic, project management and finance teams.
• Coordinate timelines and internal meetings with project managers.
• Assist in sourcing studio contacts and agency/client collaboration.

Skills

Shopper/retail media

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Tools

Asana

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mars United Commerce Powered by Marilyn is a global commerce company that delivers all the solutions clients need to grow their business today and tomorrow. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett, we’ve become global leaders in four key commerce disciplines – Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy – that together form a United Commerce Ecosystem that provides all the expertise clients need to navigate the commerce marketing landscape. Our 800+ Martians across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia exist to drive growth for our people, our clients, and our communities all across the globe.

Overview

We’re looking for a Account Executive to support the execution of Shopper Marketing programs and help our clients navigate the evolving in-store, digital and retail media landscape. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable coordinating omnichannel activations across retailer channels. Working closely with internal teams, clients and external partners, this person will help manage timelines, deliverables and day-to-day program execution to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.

This person’s title at Mars will be Account Executive, Client Leadership and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Media Activation teams to oversee the execution and optimization of all media plans, ensuring they are on-budget, on-time and meeting desired performance benchmarks
• Build post reports for programs
• Understanding client positioning and strategy
• Curating accurate and thorough documentation: status reports, contact report, timelines,
• Taking ownership of day-to-day tactics and executions within agency
• Developing strong and positive working relationships with creative, traffic, project management, finance, other departments
• Communicating timelines & booking internal meetings/reviews with the support of the Integrated Project Managers
• Supporting in sourcing studio contacts
• Providing input, consultation, and cooperation with other agency and client partners

Qualifications

• Ideally 1 to 3 years building and executing shopper/retail media strategy at an agency, retailer media network or CPG manufacturer
• Knowledge of project management tools like Asana, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and other business tools
• Curating accurate and thorough documentation: status reports, contact report, timelines, presentations and as assigned
• Ability to independently complete assigned tasks successfully and on time
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects - multi-task, prioritize, and adjust quickly to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrates initiative, and is proactive
• Creative and quick conceptual thinker and problem solver
• Ability to work well under pressure and with strict deadlines
• Passion for and strong knowledge of all elements of the retail and omnichannel media landscape
• Collaborative team player and great listener, but unafraid to challenge peers or clients when necessary in order to achieve the best results for the project

Additional information

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD $50,000 to CAD $55,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request.