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 currently seeking a Manager, Client Leadership to work in a hybrid capacity from the Toronto area. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the annual planning process and the management of key projects for assigned brands, as well as ensuring program synergy with key clients. Commerce Marketing (retail media) experience is preferred.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the internal cross-functional team (Media Team, Strategic Planning, Analytics and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tactics
• Manage the implementation hand to keys in retailer platforms: Amazon, Loblaws Advance, Instacart, Walmart Connect and in platform Pacvue, Skai
• Build strong working relationships with key Canadian retailers
• Manage execution of approved programs, leading junior team members who are in platform
• Manage and grow relationships with external client vendors, retail media networks, and partner agencies to execute projects as assigned
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
• Manage communication of project status and budget to client teams
• Work hand-in-hand with internal cross-functional teams on planning and implementation of retail marketing extensions of brand and category programs (
• Manage client approval process as part of overall project management
• Measurement experience in the retail media spaceSome travel required to downtown Toronto and Mississauga ON

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
• 5-7 years experience in retail marketing or experience with assigned retailer
• Business smarts/potential to think strategically
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills, ideally within CPG category
• Passion and excitement for agency life
• Commerce marketing & efficient project management experience
• Strong decision making skills based on data and industry knowledge
• Passion about business development – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit – Desire to dig in and do what's needed to get the job done right

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 bona fide 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.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 bona fide 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. #dp
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