Manager, Retail Consultancy

Manager, Retail ConsultancyMars 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.We are seeking a Manager, Retail Consultancy to work on a large CPG client. The Manager is the owner of duties needed to support customer project execution including leading projects end to end from briefing to media and creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships, communication, budget/financial management and activation including managed service. Additionally, the Manager is leading tactic specific creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships & communications. The Manager supports the Director on the development of strategic retailer media plans, and acts as a key liaison to retail vendor partners facilitating needed executional elements. The Manager collects past performance data, understands benchmarks, suggests program optimizations and provides oversight for tactic and program reporting.Responsibilities:Work with the internal cross-functional teams to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tacticsOversees and directs the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executive assigned to the business, ensuring they are clear on assigned duties and timelinesManage the implementation of key client projectsBuild strong working relationships with assigned retailer client contactsManage execution of approved programs through team including ensuring all Ad Ops/tagging requirements and reporting are being executed by ad ops specialistWork with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assignedActivate and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or propertiesIdentify retailer direct and manufacturer platformsDevelop and manage project timelines and budgetsProactively manage communication of project status and budget to client teamsWork hand-in-hand with internal teams on planning and implementation of retail marketing extensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients)Manage client approval processMeasure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided dataSome travel requiredQualifications:Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field5-7 years' experience in marketing or media at retailProven Project Management experienceExperience working with retail media networks and media vendorsStrategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day businessSound decision making skills based in industry knowledgePassion about business always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/businessStrong listening skills and attention to detailExcellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skillsDesire to dig in and do what's needed to get the job done rightAdditional information:Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. Compensation Range: $73,910- $96,140 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 December 15th 2025. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.