Vice President, Commerce Media

Company description Mars United℠ Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday

Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem

These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn®, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results

Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/

Overview Mars United Commerce is seeking a VP, Commerce Media to orchestrate all of the Retail Media activities for one of the agency’s largest clients

The ideal candidate will be a versatile media expert who specializes in building best-in-class media strategies and plans for CPG brands across key Retail Media Networks and can collaborate closely with the client’s National Media team and agency to build integrated, full-funnel media programs

The candidate should be comfortable thinking outside of the box but have the ability to develop sound processes driving scalability in the delivery of these ideas

The role reports directly to the SVP, Media

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of the Mars United Commerce Chicago, New York or Rogers, AR offices for a hybrid work schedule

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the owner and single point of contact to the client’s central Digital Commerce team for all cross-retailer Commerce Media requests, updates, presentations, recaps/reports, education and thought leadership

Provide thought leadership, impacting/contributing to client’s way of doing business on an ongoing basis Act as a change agent/impact player from both an internal and external perspective – contributing to both client and Mars United Commerce's performance Work with the agency’s retailer-specific Commerce Media and broader media buying teams to provide centralized support for strategy, planning, JBP negotiations, etc.; identify trends and key learnings across retailers; and drive consistency and standards across deliverables

Be the liaison to the client’s National Media team and agency and collaborate on strategies to strengthen connectivity and minimize duplication across Above the Line and Retail Media campaigns

Expand assigned business through identification of emerging opportunities and securing of incremental revenue and/or acquisition of new business Manage client budgets, ensuring profitability for Mars United Commerce and contributing to overall department bonus attainment Demonstrate financial acumen across standard business accounting/finance documents such as income statements, balance sheets, and sales reports Develop annual business plan, setting short- and long-term strategic course for growth of assigned business SKILLSETS REQUIRED: Commerce Media strategy experience within an agency, Retail Media Network or CPG brand/manufacturer; 12+ years preferred, but not required

Deep understanding of key components of CPG and retailer relationships, including Joint Business Planning, Top to Tops, and Channel and Category Strategies

Existing experience and relationships with key Retail Media Networks and third-party Commerce Media partners

Collaborative approach to teamwork and problem solving

Passionate and dissatisfied with the status quo – always thinking of ways to improve and grow

Dynamic personality able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences, including senior clients

Confident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complex data/details

Strategic thinker in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business

Sound decision making ability rooted in agency, client, and industry knowledge

Adept at analyzing results, synthesizing data, drawing out insights & implications, and developing insightful and actionable recommendations

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 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

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

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Compensation Range: USD $159,695.00 - USD $229,425.00/Annually

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting

This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation

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

The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/21/2026.