Senior Director, Commerce Media Client Partnerships
The Mars Agency, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Summary
Senior Director, Commerce Media Client Partnerships – drives media sales efforts for a large client. Candidates must reside within commutable distance to our Chicago or New York office for a hybrid work schedule.
Primary Responsibilities
Represent and drive revenue for client to media agency and/or non‑endemic advertisers
Evangelize commerce media as a “best spend” for brands to maximize revenue growth
Develop a Trusted Advisor role within media agencies on behalf of client
Work with stakeholders throughout MU & Client ecosystems to identify and deliver scalable advertising opportunities
Leverage tools for accurate forecasting, reporting, and planning
Ensure strong return on advertiser investments, pivot toward large‑scale executions, campaign planning, audience targeting, and campaign management
Advocate for advertiser needs internally to influence roadmap, inventory strategy, and media packaging
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or experience in Advertising/Media Sales
7–10 years of relevant sales experience
Successful track record in achieving revenue targets
Strong prospecting and presentation skills
Ability to foster strategic relationships with peers, publisher contacts, and advertisers
Maintain effective relationships with key decision makers
A winning and influential personality
Gifted at multi‑dimensional selling and strategic campaign planning
Strong communication skills and excellent time‑management ability
High level of energy and drive to be successful
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a Retail Media Network (RMN) or Commerce Media organization, with a deep understanding of audience, data, and onsite/off‑site media products
Established relationships across major media agencies, holding companies, independent agencies, and key brand‐side decision‑makers
Proven success developing and executing endemic and non‑endemic advertising strategies that drive incremental revenue and expand advertiser categories
Benefits
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off, Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere; Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
EEO Statement Mars United® Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Accommodation Contact If you require accommodation or assistance during the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
Compensation Compensation Range: $129,485 – $207,324 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. 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, 401(k), and paid time off. The anticipated application deadline is June 30, 2026.
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Primary Responsibilities
Represent and drive revenue for client to media agency and/or non‑endemic advertisers
Evangelize commerce media as a “best spend” for brands to maximize revenue growth
Develop a Trusted Advisor role within media agencies on behalf of client
Work with stakeholders throughout MU & Client ecosystems to identify and deliver scalable advertising opportunities
Leverage tools for accurate forecasting, reporting, and planning
Ensure strong return on advertiser investments, pivot toward large‑scale executions, campaign planning, audience targeting, and campaign management
Advocate for advertiser needs internally to influence roadmap, inventory strategy, and media packaging
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or experience in Advertising/Media Sales
7–10 years of relevant sales experience
Successful track record in achieving revenue targets
Strong prospecting and presentation skills
Ability to foster strategic relationships with peers, publisher contacts, and advertisers
Maintain effective relationships with key decision makers
A winning and influential personality
Gifted at multi‑dimensional selling and strategic campaign planning
Strong communication skills and excellent time‑management ability
High level of energy and drive to be successful
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within a Retail Media Network (RMN) or Commerce Media organization, with a deep understanding of audience, data, and onsite/off‑site media products
Established relationships across major media agencies, holding companies, independent agencies, and key brand‐side decision‑makers
Proven success developing and executing endemic and non‑endemic advertising strategies that drive incremental revenue and expand advertiser categories
Benefits
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off, Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere; Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
EEO Statement Mars United® Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Accommodation Contact If you require accommodation or assistance during the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
Compensation Compensation Range: $129,485 – $207,324 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. 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, 401(k), and paid time off. The anticipated application deadline is June 30, 2026.
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