Manager, Retail Consultancy

Mars United; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,050 - 107,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid family care up to 12 weeks

Adoption, surrogacy, fertility and pet

Health & wellness reimbursements

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Matching gifts program

Flexible working arrangements

Business Resource Groups

Job summary

Mars United is seeking a Manager to lead end-to-end customer project execution, including briefing, media & creative development, timelines, budgets, and activation. You will support the Director on strategic retailer media plans and liaise with vendor partners to drive performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of retail marketing experience, strong project management, and excellent communication. Hybrid work from Chicago or Cincinnati and travel occasionally are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in marketing or media at retail.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience with retail media networks and media vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Direct and oversee Sr. Account Executive and Account Executive.
• Manage implementation of key client projects.
• Build relationships with retailer client contacts.
• Ensure Ad Ops tagging and reporting compliance.
• Collaborate with external vendors/agencies to execute projects.
• Plan and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Proactively communicate project status and budget to clients.
• Travel occasionally.
• Hybrid work schedule: reside within commutable distance to Cincinnati or Chicago office.

Skills

Project management

Retail media networks

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

The Manager leads end‑to‑end customer project execution, including briefing, media & creative development, timeline, client & vendor relationships, communication, budget management, and activation. They support the Director on development of strategic retailer media plans, liaison to vendor partners, gather performance data, and optimize programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with internal cross‑functional teams to develop actionable strategies, concepts and tactics.
• Oversee and direct the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executive assigned to the business.
• Manage implementation of key client projects.
• Build strong relationships with retailer client contacts.
• Oversee execution of approved programs through the team, ensuring Ad Ops tagging and reporting compliance.
• Collaborate with external vendors/agencies to execute projects.
• Activate and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties.
• Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms.
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Proactively communicate project status and budget to client teams.
• Plan and implement retail marketing extensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients).
• Manage client approval process.
• Measure post‑promotion results.
• Travel occasionally.
• Must reside within commutable distance to our office in Cincinnati or Chicago for a hybrid work schedule.

Skill Sets Required

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field.
• 5‑7 years of experience in marketing or media at retail.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience with retail media networks and media vendors.
• Strategic thinking in shopper marketing and day‑to‑day business.
• Sound decision‑making skills based on industry knowledge.
• Passion for improving growth for assigned clients.
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to get the job done.

Benefits

• Paid family care up to 12 weeks or more.
• Monetary assistance for adoption, surrogacy, fertility and pet adoption.
• Employee Assistance Programs and health & wellness reimbursements.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off – flexible time, vacation, sick days, volunteer days, holidays, identity days.
• Matching gifts program.
• Flexible working arrangements and work from anywhere program.
• Business Resource Groups support.

Compensation Range

USD $75,050.00 – $107,835.00 annually.

EEO Statement

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, birth, disability, military service, or any other protected characteristic. All personal information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.