Associate Project Manager
Project Management / Professional Services
Full Time
The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor. We’re looking for an Associate Project Manager. This role requires 1 year of previous experience in advertising or marketing project management. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to one of The Mars Agency's hub locations: Detroit or Chicago,PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee agency operations for major CPG client
- 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
- Manage workflow and capacity across cross-functional teams
- Work directly with other functions (Planning, Creative, Account Service, Channel, Finance, Production) and account executives to manage timing of agency deliverables
- Take ownership of complex and high risk projects
- Quality control and trouble-shoot issues
- Training and mentorship of team
- Internal systems expert
- Assist in writing, implementing and training of new processes
- Contribute to staffing plan
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
- Minimum of 1 year 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
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