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SVP, Media

The Mars Agency

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Executive
177k-251k
16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 have 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. We are looking for a Senior Vice President (SVP), Media to serve as the dedicated media lead for one of our largest and most strategic clients, reporting directly to the media department lead. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with deep expertise in Commerce Media strategy, operations, and innovation, playing a critical role in shaping media investments, ensuring strategic alignment with digital commerce goals, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee a team of media strategists, planners, and buyers across media disciplines to drive integrated omnichannel plans.
  • Build frameworks and best practices to evaluate the effectiveness and incrementality of media spend across RMNs and commerce partners.
  • Lead and help to evolve the holistic media vision and strategy for a multi-billion dollar CPG portfolio, with a core focus on retail media networks (RMNs) and commerce platforms.
  • Act as the primary executive media lead for the client, accountable for delivering strategic value, operational excellence, and alignment with the client's growth and performance goals.
  • Partner closely with client stakeholders, brand marketing teams, and interagency partners to ensure Commerce Media is fully integrated into go-to-market strategies and broader brand initiatives.
  • Champion the use of data and advanced analytics to inform targeting strategies, test-and-learn roadmaps, and measurement frameworks.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior media leadership role, ideally within a large-scale, fast-paced organization.
  • Deep understanding of media strategy, planning, and execution across various channels, including digital, social, and traditional media.
  • Strong track record of driving innovation and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter with a deep sense of accountability, creativity, resourcefulness, and passion for business and dissatisfaction with the status quo.
  • Dynamic and inspiring leader who can get a team to deliver top performance and effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with retail media networks (RMNs) and commerce platforms.
  • Ability to lead strategic evolution in media vision and execution.

Qualifications

  • Experience in senior media leadership roles.
  • Knowledge of media channels including digital, social, and traditional media.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive group health plans.
  • Paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption, and surrogacy.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Wellness support initiatives.
  • Financial health advice and guidance.
  • Tuition support and assistance.
  • Flexible and supportive work environment and culture.

Working at The Mars Agency

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. The company fosters a flexible and supportive work environment and culture, emphasizing growth, inclusivity, and innovation.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 4, 2025
Job CategoryMedia Planning
Salary177k-251k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

About The Mars Agency

Website

themarsagency.com

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

Atlanta, GA

Industry

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