Senior Account Executive

Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to work on project management and activation of a major CPG client's shopper marketing programs through small format retailers, as well as maintain and manage key brand/retailer initiatives. Please note, this is not a sales role. Ideal candidates have experience with small format retailers. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance from the Mars United Commerce Chicago location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain productive interaction with support departments (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
• Lead, compile and author recaps
• Develop knowledge of assigned brand or retailer brand positioning(s), short and long term goals, consumer/shopper targets and marketing strategies
• Tactically support programs (development of timelines, trafficking and review of materials, estimation of costs, etc.)
• Independently manage projects effectively from start to finish
• Manage budgets, completing programs within estimated hours and costs
• Manage electronic job jackets/billing information
• Develop your proficiency across all Mars internal workflow and financial management systems
• Work effectively and efficiently with various internal departments
• Maintain and update team reports, including weekly status, marketplace assessments, etc.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of shopper marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in retailer promotions
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure
• Detail orientation and ability to multitask across fluid workload
• Proactive nature in the seeking of work/responsibility
• Dependability in execution of work and as member of assigned team
• Enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Desire to learn all aspects of the Shopper Marketing discipline
• Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions
• Conscientious work ethic

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: $59,850 - $82,740 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 September 30, 2025.

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