Account Executive

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're seeking an Account Executive to help develop and lead our integrated shopper marketing programs. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our New York or Chicago office for a hybrid work schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in leading the day-to-day relationship with the client and assist senior leadership in developing the broader partnership

• Become a brand, category, and commerce expert

• Demonstrate ability to strategically evaluate briefs and the creative product

• Actively participate in strategic planning sessions and creative ideation with a point of view

• Independently manage projects effectively from start to finish

• Drive projects internally from brief to execution, properly translating and communicating key client information internally while managing team workflow/deadlines

• Appropriately manage internal team expectations to ensure alignment in work processes and deliverables

• Strong collaboration with Creative, supporting your counterparts in a way that shows ownership of the work, brand, and team success

• Provide support for creative programs (development of timelines, trafficking and review of materials, competitive audits etc.)

• Develop your proficiency across all the internal workflow and client financial management systems

• Create and manage project budgets

• Develop and manage estimates, purchase orders and invoicing with input from Account Team and clients

• Support team with operational project management from project initiation through completion and billing

• Manage electronic job jackets/billing information

• Work with external vendors, as needed, to source/manage budgets and timelines

• Maintain all internal and client facing status documents and meetings

• Develop client meeting recaps and communicate actions to internal team members

• Work effectively and efficiently with various internal departments

• All other duties as assigned by Manager

• Anticipate potential issues and opportunities

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, advertising, marketing or related field

• 2-3 years' experience in a professional office setting, preferably agency or retail media network experience

• Sound decision-making skills based in agency, client and industry knowledge

• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Google Workspace, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote

• Prior experience with project management software (i.e., Asana) preferred, but not mandatory

• Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure

• Detail orientated with an 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

• Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

• Tuition Assistance

• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

• Matching Gifts programs

• Flexible working arrangements

• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.

You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Mars United? Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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

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

Compensation Range: $50,065- $73,944 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 May 31, 2026.