Senior Manager, Retail Consultancy

Mars United Commerce

full-time

Posted on: 9/6/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois, Ohio

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💰 $95,950 - $137,865 per year

Senior

About the role

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

Candidates must have marketing experience within the Grocery channel
Reside within a commutable distance from Mars United Commerce's Detroit, Chicago or Cincinnati office
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
Some travel required