Senior Account Executive, Customer Development

PUBLICIS GROUPE•Troy, MI

35d

About The Position

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. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance from the Mars United Commerce Chicago, Detroit or Cincinnati location.

Requirements

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 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

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 your 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