Senior Account Executive

Overview
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) supports the Director and Manager with all retailer project execution, including asset management, system updates, internal communications, meeting coordination/scheduling, meeting recaps, vendor communications, budget/finance support, and retailer audits. The SAE’s responsibilities include execution for managed service (including RFP facilitation as requested) and self‑service (for on‑and off‑site display) campaigns. Additionally, they support AdOps/tagging, ensuring the Ad Ops Specialist is fully briefed and reporting in the required manner for the retailer. The SAE supports budget management, campaign performance monitoring/recaps, and managing advertiser portfolios. The SAE owns billing and Marilyn data management duties. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Mars United Commerce Cincinnati, Chicago, or Detroit (Troy) office for a hybrid work schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and build productive relationships and communications with cross‑functional teams (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward

Compile, author, and distribute meeting or project recaps

Develop knowledge of assigned brand or retailer brand positioning(s), understanding competitors, 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.) including briefing of AdOps and tagging support

Manage and support projects effectively from start to finish

Support budget management ensuring program estimates and actuals are managed to hours and costs

Manage electronic job jackets/billing information

Develop 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 or Director

Skill Sets Required

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

Minimum of 3 years of shopper marketing, media 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
ew challenges

Desire to learn all aspects of the Shopper Marketing discipline

Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions

Conscientious work ethic

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

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.

You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/21/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mars United℠ Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and 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.

Compensation
Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $76,000.00/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 along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

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