Company description
About Publicis Commerce: Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients' brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being able to provide winning client solutions delivered across 7 core capability areas: Data & Consumer Insights; Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM; Field Marketing; Events & Activations; Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty and Retail POS Strategy.
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 Chicago or Detroit (Troy) 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 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
Develop 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
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
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.
Publicis 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: $50,065- $66,360 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 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 June 30, 2026.
