About the role
Company Description
About Publicis Commerce: Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being able to provide winning client solutions delivered across 7 core capability areas: Data & Consumer Insights; Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM; Field Marketing; Events & Activations; Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty and Retail POS Strategy.
Overview
We are seeking a Freelance Manager, Retail Consultancy. The Manager is the owner of duties needed to support Customer project execution including leading projects end to end from briefing to media and creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships, communication, budget/financial management and activation including managed service. Additionally, the Manager is leading tactic specific creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships & communications.
The Manager supports the Director on the development of strategic retailer media plans, and acts as a key liaison to retail vendor partners facilitating needed executional elements. The Manager collects past performance data, understands benchmarks, suggests program optimizations and provides oversight for tactic and program reporting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the internal cross-functional teams (Strategic Planning & Analytics, Marilyn, Media, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tactics
Oversees and directs the work of the Sr. Account Executive and/or Account Executive assigned to the business, ensuring they are clear on assigned duties and timelines
Manage the implementation of key client projects
Build strong working relationships with assigned retailer client contacts
Manage execution of approved programs through team including ensuring all Ad Ops/tagging requirements and reporting are being executed by ad ops specialist
Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned
Activate and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties
Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms
Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
Proactively 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
SKILL SETS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
5-7 years’ experience in marketing or media at retail
Proven Project Management experience
Experience working with retail media networks and media vendors
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
Additional Information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible 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.
Publicis 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.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact .
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: USD $36.08 - USD $49.38/Hourly. 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. 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 1/4/2027.Originally posted on Himalayas