Director, Commerce Media Client Partnerships

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 currently seeking a Director, Commerce Media Client Partnerships. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Mars United Commerce Chicago or New York office.

The Mars Agency is seeking a Director, Commerce Media Client Partnerships to drive media sales efforts for Marriott Media. This position will:

· Represent and drive revenue for Marriott Media to media agency and/or non-endemic advertisers

· Evangelize commerce media as a “best spend” for brands to maximize revenue growth

· Develop Trusted Advisor role within media agencies on behalf of Marriott Media

· Work with stakeholders throughout MU & Client ecosystems to identify and deliver against scalable advertising opportunities

· Leverage tools for accurate forecasting/ reporting/ planning

· Ensure strong return on advertiser investments for our client’s offerings and pivot toward large scale executions & campaign planning, audience targeting and campaign management.

· Work with stakeholders throughout MU & Client ecosystems to identify and deliver against scalable advertising opportunities

· Leverage tools for accurate forecasting/ reporting/ planning

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Revenue: deliver on achieving individual sales targets

· Ability to forge the necessary relationships internally to help drive your revenue assignment

· Ability to project manage and stay on top of the many aspects required to effectively execute a multi-faceted advertising program.

· Engaging in strategic relationships with key drivers who help foster new lead generation.

· Prospecting skills to help drive new business and backfill the churn in your business.

SKILLSETS REQUIRED:

· Bachelor's degree and/or experience in Advertising/Media Sales

· 7-10 years of relevant sales experience

· Successful track record in achieving revenue targets

· Strong prospecting and presentation skills

· Ability to foster strategic relationships with peers, publisher-contacts & advertisers

· Maintain effective relationships with key decision makers

· A winning and influential personality

· Gifted at multi-dimensional selling & strategic campaign planning

· Strong communication skills with excellent time management skills

· High level of energy and drive to be successful

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 bona fide 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: $119,510 - $188,025 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.

Chicago: $119,510 - $171,675

New York: $119,510 - $188,025

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