Vice President, Commerce Media at Publicis Groupe in Chicago, IL

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 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. 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

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.