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Retail Search Manager

Mars United Commerce Powered by Marilyn is a global commerce company that delivers all the solutions clients need to grow their business today and tomorrow. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett, we’ve become global leaders in four key commerce disciplines – Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy – that together form a United Commerce Ecosystem that provides all the expertise clients need to navigate the commerce marketing landscape. Our 800+ Martians across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia exist to drive growth for our people, our clients, and our communities all across the globe.

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

Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to one of Mars United Commerce’s hub locations: Minneapolis, Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Bentonville or Dallas.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. No immediate direct reports.

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.

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.

Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.

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What You Should Know About Retail Search Manager, Mars United Commerce

Welcome to Mars United Commerce, the place where innovation meets opportunity! We are excited to announce an opening for a Retail Search Manager who will be pivotal in maintaining our leadership position in the dynamic Commerce Media landscape. At Mars United Commerce, we pride ourselves on being global leaders in strategies that fuel client growth today and into the future, thanks to our diverse team of over 800 passionate Martians. As our Retail Search Manager, your main responsibility will be to spearhead and flawlessly execute retail media campaigns across search channels. You'll have hands-on experiences, using your expertise to build and enhance keyword and audience strategies that align with our clients' objectives. Collaborating within your team, you will engage in continuous optimization processes across various platforms to ensure top-notch performance. You will also give engaging presentations showcasing your campaign strategies to both our internal teams and esteemed clients, all while supporting retail strategy development and budget allocations. If you're looking to challenge yourself in a role where creativity meets analytics, this is the place for you! A minimum of 5 years of experience in the retail search space is required, along with a can-do spirit and an eye for detail. Join us as we redefine the retail landscape together at Mars United Commerce!

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What skills are required for the Retail Search Manager position at Mars United Commerce?

To excel as a Retail Search Manager at Mars United Commerce, candidates should possess over 5 years of experience in the retail search space, coupled with exceptional Excel and Google Suite skills. Strong communication abilities are crucial for presenting complex information clearly and persuasively. Hands-on experience in media buying on platforms like Amazon and Walmart is also essential, alongside a passion for improving and growing within the retail media landscape.