Manager, Commerce Media

Company Description

About Publicis Commerce:
Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on providing winning client solutions delivered across seven core capability areas:
Data & Consumer Insights;
Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM;
Field Marketing;
Events & Activations;
Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty; and Retail POS Strategy.

We are seeking a Manager, Commerce Media. The Manager is responsible for supporting customer project execution, leading projects end to end from briefing to media and creative development, managing timelines, client and vendor relationships, communication, budget/financial management, and activation including managed service. Additionally, the Manager leads 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 to facilitate executional elements.

The Manager collects past performance data, understands benchmarks, suggests program optimizations, and provides oversight for tactic and program reporting. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of our Chicago, New York, or Atlanta offices.

• Work with internal cross‑functional teams (Strategic Planning & Analytics, Marilyn, Media, Client Leadership, and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts, and tactics.
• Oversee and direct the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executive assigned to the business, ensuring clarity on assigned duties and timelines.
• Manage the implementation of key client projects.
• Build strong working relationships with assigned retailer client contacts.
• Manage all media execution inclusive of managed and self‑service.
• Ensure execution of approved programs through the team, including Ad Ops/tagging requirements and reporting.
• Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned.
• Activate and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties.
• Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms.
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Proactively manage communication of project status and budget to client teams.
• Collaborate 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.
• Some travel required.

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in marketing and media at retail.
• Proven media experience, preferably at a media agency.
• Experience working with retail media networks and media vendors.
• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and day‑to‑day management.
• Sound decision‑making skills based on industry knowledge.
• Passion for business – always looking for 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.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best‑in‑class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more.
• Monetary assistance and support for adoption, surrogacy and fertility.
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption.
• Employee Assistance Programs and health/wellness/comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off that includes flexible time off, vacation, annual sick days, volunteer days, holiday and identity days, and more.
• Matching Gifts programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• ‘Work Your World’ program encouraging employees to work from anywhere;
  Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility).
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