Senior Account Executive - Mars United Commerce

Rogers, AR

About the Job

Mars United Commerce Powered by Marilyn is a global commerce company that delivers all the solutions clients need to grow their business today and tomorrow. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett, we’ve become global leaders in four key commerce disciplines – Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy – that together form a United Commerce Ecosystem that provides all the expertise clients need to navigate the commerce marketing landscape. Our 800+ Martians across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia exist to drive growth for our people, our clients, and our communities all across the globe.

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to support the planning, execution and fulfillment of Shopper Marketing programs for our Regional Grocery retailers, as well as maintain and manage key brand/retailer initiatives. Please note, this is not a sales role. Ideal candidates have experience with Walmart.

Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to Mars United Commerce's Bentonville office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain productive interaction with support departments (i.e., answer questions/provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
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

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
Minimum of 3 years of branding, marketing or advertising experience, experience with Walmart and/or Regional Grocers is preferred
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

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.

Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.

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Source : Mars United Commerce