Senior Manager, Retail Consultancy

Company Description

Mars 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. Learn more at

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Retail Consultancy for the Pet Channel. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the annual and on-going planning process and the management of key projects for assigned brands, as well as ensuring program synergy with key clients.

• Work to advise on retail media strategy for retailer direct and manufacturer platforms
• Work with the internal cross-functional team (Media Activation, Strategic Planning, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tactics
• Manage the implementation of key client projects and integration with client teams to build strong working relationships with retailer client contacts
• Manage execution of approved programs through team
• Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned
• Approach and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
• Manage communication of project status and budget to client teams
• Work 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 process
• Measure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided data
• Development of new and improved processes, solutions and ways of working
• Be the ‘voice’ of the Retail Consultancy Managers in Mars Way training and roll-out
• Some travel required

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, eCommerce, advertising, business, or related field
• 5‑10 years’ experience in retail marketing – shopper or brand
• 2‑4 years working within the retail media environment, ideally a pet retailer:
  Chewy or Petco
• Experience leading and communicating cross-functionally
• Proven Project Management experience
• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day‑to‑day business
• Ability to analyze past program results and current consumer insights and leverage learnings to drive sound, strategic plans
• Sound decision making skills based in industry knowledge
• Passion about business – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Desire to dig in and do what’s needed to get the job done right

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, paid time off
• Parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off
• Pet insurance, auto and home insurance, transportation and parking benefits

$97,375 - $139,965 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 and the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

The Company anticipates the Final date to receive applications for this job posting will be March 30, 2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.