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 seeking an Account Executive.Please note, this is not a sales role. Ideal candidates have experience with Kroger or Regional Grocers.

Candidates must reside in a commutable distance from the Mars United Commerce Chicago, IL or Cincinnati, OH location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead day-to-day project management in collaboration with the Account Manager
Fuel inter-department relationships between account leadership, creative, media and other functions
Proactively lead the work by thinking ahead and providing the team with the information and assets needed to deliver an assignment with excellence
Develop project critical paths and timelines
Manage budgets, completing programs within estimated hours and costs
Manage electronic job jackets/billing information
Maintain and update team reports, including weekly status, marketplace assessments, etc.
Actively participate in strategic planning sessions and creative meetings with a point of view

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
1-2 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in retailer or national consumer promotions
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines, multitask 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, solution-oriented 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.

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