Senior Account Executive

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to work on project management and activation of a major CPG client's shopper marketing programs through small format retailers, as well as maintain and manage key brand/retailer initiatives. Please note, this is not a sales role. Ideal candidates have experience with small format retailers.

Compensation: $59,850.00 - $74,860.00 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain productive interaction with support departments (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
• Lead, compile and author recaps
• Develop knowledge of assigned brand or retailer brand positioning(s), short and long term goals, consumer/shopper targets and marketing strategies
• Tactically support programs (development of timelines, trafficking and review of materials, estimation of costs, etc.)
• Independently manage projects effectively from start to finish
• Manage budgets, completing programs within estimated hours and costs
• Manage electronic job jackets/billing information
• Develop proficiency across all Mars internal workflow and financial management systems
• Work effectively and efficiently with various internal departments
• Maintain and update team reports, including weekly status, marketplace assessments, etc.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of shopper marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in retailer promotions
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure
• Detail orientation and ability to multitask across fluid workload
• Proactive nature in the seeking of work/responsibility
• Dependability in execution of work and as a member of assigned team
• Enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Desire to learn all aspects of the Shopper Marketing discipline
• Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions
• Conscientious work ethic

Benefits & Perks

• Robust and inclusive benefit programs including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, paid time off, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
• For accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.