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Senior Account Executive- Commerce Media

The Mars Agency

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
60k-91k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency's latest MarTech platform, Marilyn, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor. We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage project activation and support for a major CPG client's shopper marketing programs through regional grocery retailers, focusing on project management and key brand/retailer initiatives. This role is based near Atlanta, Chicago, or New York and is not a sales position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain productive interaction with support departments to answer questions and provide direction to keep projects moving forward.
  • Lead, compile, and author recaps of project activities.
  • Develop knowledge of assigned brand or retailer brand positioning, goals, consumer targets, and marketing strategies.
  • Support programs tactically by developing timelines, trafficking and reviewing materials, estimating costs, etc.
  • Independently manage projects from start to finish within Asana.
  • Manage budgets in client systems, ensuring programs are completed within estimated hours and costs.
  • Manage electronic job jackets and billing information.
  • Develop proficiency across all Mars internal workflow and financial management systems.
  • Work effectively with various internal departments.
  • Maintain and update team reports, including weekly status updates and project management tools.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of media planning or execution experience, preferably in an agency setting.
  • Knowledge of retail search strategy and execution (e.g., Criteo, CitrusAd, Pacvue, Kenshoo, Google) and/or programmatic preferred.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, adhere to strict timelines, and work well under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask across a fluid workload.
  • Proactive in seeking work and responsibilities.
  • Dependable in executing work and collaborating with team members.
  • Enthusiastic, with a 'can do' attitude towards work and challenges.
  • Desire to learn all aspects of the Shopper Marketing discipline.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to work well across functions.
  • Conscientious work ethic.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with self- and managed-service retail search strategies and execution tools (e.g., Criteo, CitrusAd, Pacvue, Kenshoo, Google).

Qualifications

  • Educational background in advertising, marketing, business, or related fields.
  • Experience in media planning or execution, preferably agency experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive group health plans.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave for pregnancy, adoption, and surrogacy.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
  • Financial health advice and guidance.
  • Tuition support and educational assistance.
  • Flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) plans for regular roles.

Working at The Mars Agency

Mars United Commerce values inclusivity and promotes a wide variety of benefit plans and policies that address the needs of all employees and their families. The company fosters a flexible, supportive work environment and culture that emphasizes learning, collaboration, and diversity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryAccount Management
Salary60k-91k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About The Mars Agency

Website

themarsagency.com

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

New York, NY

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