Manager, Retail Search

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 We’re looking for a Manager, Retail Search to help us maintain and evolve our leadership position in the growing Commerce Media space

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to our Chicago or New York office for a hybrid work schedule

PRIMARY

: Build and flawlessly execute best-in-class retail media campaigns across search

Own hands-to-keyboard set-up, management, optimization and reporting of retail search

Develop and collaborate on keyword, ad group, audience and targeting strategy, and refine overall activation plan based on client objectives and vendor/platform capabilities

Manage continuous improvement of daily and weekly optimizations across a variety of platforms and clients

Create and share presentations highlighting the campaign set-up and final plan with internal teams and clients

Support with developing retail strategy, client media mix, and budget allocations

Have clear understanding of campaign set-up, performance and reporting structure, and clearly set and communicate performance expectations with internal and external teams

Help manage team workflow, training, and internal project reviews

Report back on campaign performance

Collaborate with vendor and team to provide campaign data, insights and strategic recommendations based on client objectives, media strategy and results

Reports to Director Retail Search

SKILLS NEEDED: 5+ years of experience in retail search space Confident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complicated information

Doer (v. a talker) with a “roll up your sleeves and figure it out” mentality

Exceptional Excel skills are necessary (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc) Google Suite Experience (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides) Must have hands-on-keyboard media buying experience, including actively building and implementing keyword, ad group, audience & targeting strategies in-platform; real-time bidding expertise; proactive campaign monitoring; optimization; and results-based reporting

Retail media buying experience on Amazon and one or more of the following platforms is required – Walmart, Criteo, Citrus Ads, Kroger/Promote IQ, Instacart Google SEM or similar experience is a plus, but not required

Strong attention to detail and talented multi-tasker with an ability to organize and prioritize workload to manage timelines, budgets and deliverables for self, client, vendor and internal team

Ambitious self-starter who takes ownership of and great pride in his/her work

Passion for and strong knowledge of all elements of the retail and omnichannel media landscape

Creative and strategic thinker who gets excited about taking on and solving complex challenges

Curious and dissatisfied with the status quo, always thinking of ways to improve and grow

Collaborative team player and great listener, but unafraid to challenge peers or clients when necessary in order to achieve the best results for the project

Additional information The Power of One starts with our people

To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources

Our best-in-class wellness and

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

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

to our freelancers and temporary employees

Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking

, legal

, 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

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

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

Range: $75,050- $120,159 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,

will be determined based on the skills,

, and experience of the applicant along with the

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

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 June 30, 2026.