Retail Marketing Manager — Strategy & Execution

Publicis Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,050 - 107,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World Program

Job summary

Mars United℠ Commerce is seeking a Manager to lead customer project execution from briefing to activation, manage timelines and budgets, and nurture client/vendor relationships on retail programs. The role supports senior leadership in strategic retailer media planning and cross‑functional collaboration for successful campaigns.

Candidates must reside within commutable distance to the Mars United℠ Commerce Cincinnati or Chicago office for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field.
• 5–7 years’ experience in marketing or media at retail.
• Proven project management experience with retailer clients.
• Experience with retail media networks and media vendors.
• Strategic thinker with day‑to‑day business management skills.
• Strong listening, communication, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and tactics with cross‑functional teams for retailer programs.
• Direct work of junior staff to meet timelines and budgets.
• Manage key client projects and relationships with retailer contacts.
• Oversee ad ops tagging and reporting accuracy in collaboration with the team.
• Plan timelines and budgets, and communicate status to clients.
• Identify retailer platforms and opportunities for program activation.
• Measure post‑promotion results using provided data.

Skills

Project Management

Retail Marketing

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Education

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

Tools

Marilyn platform

Advertising technology

Job description

Mars United℠ Commerce is seeking a Manager to lead customer project execution from briefing to activation, manage timelines and budgets, and nurture client/vendor relationships on retail programs. The role supports senior leadership in strategic retailer media planning and cross‑functional collaboration for successful campaigns.

Candidates must reside within commutable distance to the Mars United℠ Commerce Cincinnati or Chicago office for a hybrid work schedule.