Account Executive

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

Overview

We’re seeking an Account Executive to help develop and lead our integrated shopper marketing programs. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Toronto office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support in leading the day-to-day relationship with the client and assist senior leadership in developing the broader partnership
• Become a brand, category, and commerce expert
• Demonstrate ability to strategically evaluate briefs and the creative product
• Actively participate in strategic planning sessions and creative ideation with a point of view
• Independently manage projects effectively from start to finish
• Drive projects internally from brief to execution, properly translating and communicating key client information internally while managing team workflow/deadlines
• Appropriately manage internal team expectations to ensure alignment in work processes
• and deliverables
• Strong轭 collaboration with Creative, supporting your counterparts in a way that shows ownership of the work, brand, and team success
• Provide support for creative programs (development of timelines, trafficking and review of materials, competitive audits etc.)
• Develop your proficiency across all the internal workflow and client financial management systems
• Create and manage project budgets
• Compart and manage estimates, purchase orders and invoicing with input from Account Team and clients
• Support team with operational project management from project initiation through completion and billing
• Manage electronic job jackets/billing information
• Work with external vendors, as needed, to source/manage budgets and timelines
• Maintain all internal and client facing status documents and meetings
• Develop client meeting recaps and communicate actions to internal team members
• Work effectively and efficiently with various internal departments
• All other duties as assigned by Manager
• Anticipate potential issues and opportunities

Skill Sets Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, advertising, marketing or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in a professional office setting, preferably agency or retail media network experience
• Sound decision-making skills based in agency, client and industry knowledge
• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Google Workspace, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote left
• Prior experience with project management software (i.e., Asana) preferred, but not mandatory
• Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure
• Detail orientated with an ability to multitask across fluid workload
• Proactive nature in the seeking of work/responsibility
• Dependability in execution of work and as member of assigned team
• Enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva LaDifférence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on apply.j-vers.com.

Compensation Range: $45,000–$60,000 CDN 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, 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 eligibleMotion 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 March 1, 2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.