Manager, Client Leadership- 12-month contract

Mars Advertising, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce company in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Client Leadership to lead shopper marketing planning and manage client projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably in an agency. This role requires strategic thinking, strong decision-making skills, and excellent time management. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a range of inclusive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Parental leave with paid benefits

Flexible paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness initiatives

Financial guidance

Tuition support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably in an agency setting focused on retailer promotions.
• Passion for business and continuous improvement, always seeking ways to grow and enhance client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead shopper marketing planning processes with clients to develop customized programs.
• Manage partnership relationships with manufacturers or properties.
• Oversee the implementation of key client projects.
• Prepare detailed post-program analyses including ROI.
• Present projects to senior management to positively influence client relationships.

Skills

Strategic thinking in marketing programs

Sound decision-making skills

Excellent time management

Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field

Job description

Mars United Commerce, powered by Marilyn, is a global commerce company that provides comprehensive solutions to help clients grow their business now and in the future. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett, we are leaders in four key commerce disciplines – Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy – forming a United Commerce Ecosystem. Our 800+ employees across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia are dedicated to driving growth for our people, clients, and communities worldwide.

We are seeking a Manager, Client Leadership for our Toronto office to make an impact for our Fortune 500 clients.

Role Description:

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid remote capacity, attending in-person meetings and company functions in and around the Toronto/GTA region as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead shopper marketing planning processes independently with clients and/or retailers to develop customized programs for specific brands or retailers, participating in brand/retailer sell-in when appropriate.
2. Manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties.
3. Oversee the implementation of key client projects.
4. Communicate persuasively in both written and oral forms with clients, fostering strong working relationships.
5. Apply advanced financial knowledge of agency P&L components and understand how resource utilization impacts overall profit performance.
6. Prepare detailed post-program analyses including ROI, key learnings, and future recommendations.
7. Present projects to senior management to positively influence client relationships.
8. Manage and develop junior team members, including performance evaluations and reviews, as assigned by the Director.

Skill Sets Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably in an agency setting focused on retailer promotions.
3. Strategic thinking in developing shopper marketing programs and managing daily operations.
4. Sound decision-making skills grounded in agency, client, and industry knowledge.
5. Passion for business and continuous improvement, always seeking ways to grow and enhance client outcomes.
6. Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Excellent time management skills, ability to meet strict deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

We offer a wide range of inclusive benefits, including comprehensive health plans, parental leave with paid maternity and paternity benefits, flexible paid time off, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, financial guidance, tuition support, and a flexible, supportive work environment.

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