Project Manager

Mars United Commerce; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global commerce company is seeking a Project Manager to lead operations for major clients in a remote-friendly role. This position involves overseeing agency operations, managing complex projects, and building strong client relationships. With a focus on strategic marketing and advertising, the role offers a dynamic work environment that encourages growth and development. The company values inclusivity and provides a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a supportive culture for its employees. If you are passionate about driving business success and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

Parental Leave Program

Flexible Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Support

401(k) Plan

Wellness Support Initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of marketing or advertising experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or business required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency operations for major CPG clients.
• Lead shopper marketing planning and manage key projects.

Skills

Marketing Experience

Advertising Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Director, People & Culture at Mars United Commerce

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.

Mars United Commerce is seeking a Project Manager to work in a remote-friendly capacity. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to Mars United Commerce’s Detroit or Chicago office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee agency operations across several major CPG clients
• Independently lead the shopper marketing planning process with client and/or retailer to build customized programs for the defined retailer/brand (and participate in brand/retailer sell-in as client relationship allows)
• Oversee the implementation of client key projects
• Demonstrate persuasive written and oral communication with clients, while building strong working relationships
• Utilize advanced financial knowledge of agency P&L components and understanding of how agency resource utilization impacts their team’s overall profit performance
• Present projects to senior management that positively impact client dynamics
• Manage workflow and capacity across cross-functional teams
• Work directly with other functions (Planning, Creative, Account Service, Channel, Finance, Production) and account executives to manage timing of agency deliverables
• Take ownership of complex and high risk projects
• Quality control and trouble-shoot issues
• Training and mentorship of team
• Internal systems expert
• Assist in writing, implementing and training of new processes
• Contribute to staffing plan
  
  

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
• 2-3 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in retailer promotions
• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day to day business
• Sound decision-making skills based in agency, client, and industry knowledge Passion about business and not satisfied with status quo – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure
  
  

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.

Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.

Compensation Range: $49,305 - $65,415 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, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be May 31, 2025.

Detroit: $49,305- $62,300

Chicago: $49,305-$65,415

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising and Marketing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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