Senior Manager, Media Investment

Company Description

Mars United℠ Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Media Investment. This person leads the development and execution of cross-channel media investment strategies with third-party partners across the media ecosystem. This role is responsible for translating media strategy into actionable investment plans that drive performance, efficiency, and innovation for our clients. This role will help to oversee a team of investment managers and collaborate closely with the Director and other cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution and continuous improvement.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong media expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for driving results through data-informed decision-making and operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of investment strategies across managed-service digital media channels, ensuring alignment with client goals and broader media strategy.
• Oversee execution of large-scale media campaigns, ensuring quality, accuracy, and performance across all touchpoints within Prisma.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams and clients on media investment-related matters, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Analytics teams to develop measurement frameworks and translate insights into actionable optimizations.
• Drive innovation in media investment processes and tools to improve efficiency.
• Manage a team of media investment professionals, fostering their continued growth.
• Collaborate with Client Leadership and Project Management to ensure seamless delivery of investment plans and reporting.
• Contribute to business growth through identification of new opportunities and expansion of existing engagements.

Skillsets Required

• 4 - 7+ years of cross-channel digital media investment experience working with third-party partners (ex. Ogury, Chicory)
• Leadership experience managing teams and driving strategic media initiatives.
• Strong understanding of media planning, buying, and performance analysis using Prisma as the primary platform.
• Experience with Retail Media Networks, CPG brands, and commerce media preferred.
• Polished communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in media tools and platforms (e.g., Prisma, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

Compensation Range: $95,950- $150,995 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 January 30, 2025.

Detroit: $95,950- $131,300

Dallas: $95,950- $137,865

Chicago: $95,950- $137,865

New York: $95,950- $150,995

Bentonville: $95,950- $124,735

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.