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Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Overview 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.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Retail Consultancy. Candidates must have marketing experience within the Grocery channel and reside within a commutable distance from Mars United Commerce\'s Detroit, Chicago or Cincinnati office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the internal cross-functional team (Strategic Planning, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and plans

Manage the implementation of key client projects

Build strong working relationships with Regional Grocery/Albertsons 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

Identify retailer direct and manufacturer opportunities

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

Some travel required

SKILL SETS REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field

7-9 years’ experience in retail marketing or experience with the grocery channel

Proven Project Management experience

Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business

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

Compensation and Benefits Compensation Range: $95,950 - $137,865 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. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The application deadline for this job posting is October 30, 2025.

Location-specific ranges: Chicago: $95,950 - $137,865; Detroit: $95,950 - $131,300; Cincinnati: $95,950 - $124,735

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Advertising and Marketing

Industries: Advertising Services and Consumer Services

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