Manager, Commerce- Target

Mars United Commerce - Saint Louis Park, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis Park, MN

About the position

The Manager, Commerce- Target role at The Mars Agency focuses on creating impactful commerce marketing strategies specifically for Target. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and implement marketing plans, manage client projects, and build strong relationships with Target and its vendors. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, project management, and effective communication to drive successful marketing initiatives.

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 Target client contracts
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in retail marketing or experience with Target, specifically with Roundel
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program