Retail Strategy & Project Lead (Hybrid)

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness programs

Job summary

Publicis Commerce in the United States is seeking a Manager, Retail Consultancy to lead end-to-end client projects—from briefing to media and creative development, timelines, and budgets. This role also guides tactic-focused creative work and maintains strong retailer partnerships.

The Manager supports senior leadership in developing strategic retailer media plans and oversees vendor coordination, reporting, and performance assessments.

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.
• Experience working with retail media networks and media vendors.
• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business.
• Sound decision making skills based in industry knowledge.
• Passion about business – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business.
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to dig in and do what’s needed to get the job done right.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop optimal strategies and tactics.
• Oversees and directs the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executive.
• Manage the implementation of key client projects.
• Build strong relationships with retailer client contacts.
• Manage execution of programs including Ad Ops tagging and reporting by ad ops specialist.
• Collaborate with external vendors/agencies to execute projects.
• Activate and manage partnerships with other manufacturers or properties.
• Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms.
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Communicate project status and budget to client teams.
• Plan and implement retail marketing extensions of brand programs for national retainer clients.
• Manage client approval process.
• Measure post-promotion results using agency and client data.
• Some travel required.

Skills

Project Management

Retail marketing

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Publicis Commerce in the United States is seeking a Manager, Retail Consultancy to lead end-to-end client projects—from briefing to media and creative development, timelines, and budgets. This role also guides tactic-focused creative work and maintains strong retailer partnerships.

The Manager supports senior leadership in developing strategic retailer media plans and oversees vendor coordination, reporting, and performance assessments.