We are The Mars Agency—a full-service, global agency in a world full of
agencies. The difference between us and them? We write our own rules.
It’s one of the many perks of being independently owned for over forty
years. We exist to nurture growth & good—in business, in people and in
communities. From strategy to execution, here, it’s all about leadership
and ideas that create impact.
We’re looking for a Manager, Client Leadership to create impact for our
Fortune 500 clients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently lead the shopper marketing planning process with
client and/or retailer to build customized programs for the defined
retailer/brand (and participate in brand/retailer sell-in as client
relationship allows)
- Approach and manage partnership relationships with other
manufacturers or properties
- Oversee the implementation of client key projects
- Demonstrate persuasive written and oral communication with clients,
while building strong working relationships
- Utilize advanced financial knowledge of agency P&L components and
understanding of how agency resource utilization impacts their
team’s overall profit performance
- Prepare detailed post-program analysis that includes ROI, key
learnings and future program recommendations
- Present projects to senior management that positively impact client
dynamics
- Manage and develop lower level team members (as assigned
by Director) including completing performance evaluations and
reviews
SKILL SETS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related
field
- Minimum of 5 years of marketing or advertising experience,
preferably agency experience in retailer promotions
- Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs
and management of day to day business
- Sound decision-making skills based in agency, client, and industry
knowledge
- Passion about business and not satisfied with status quo – always
thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and Power
Point
- Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well
under pressure