Overview

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Retail Consultancy to focus on Drug and Value retailers. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the annual planning process and the management of key projects for assigned brands, as well as ensuring program synergy with key clients. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of Chicago, New York or Stamford for a hybrid work schedule. For those in NY or CT, this role requires a weekly on-site schedule with our client in Stamford.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the internal cross-functional team (Strategic Planning, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tactics

• Manage the implementation of key client projects

• Build strong working relationships with Drug and Value retailer client contacts

• Manage execution of approved programs through team

• Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned

• Approach and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or properties

• Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms

• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets

• Manage communication of project status and budget to client teams

• Work hand-in-hand with internal teams on planning and implementation of retail marketing extensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients)

• Manage client approval process

• Measure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided data

• Direct management and mentoring of other team Managers and/or Account Executives reporting to you

• Mentoring and engaging all Retail Consultancy Managers and Account Executives supporting Drug and Value retailers

• Development of new and improved processes, solutions and ways of working

• Be the 'voice' of the Retail Consultancy Managers in Mars Way training and roll-out

• Develop and share best-in-class training for Retail Consultancy Managers

• Serve as the escalation point and problem solver for Retail Consultancy Managers and Account Executives

• Some travel required

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field

• 7-10 years' experience in retail marketing or experience with Drug and/or Value retailers

• Experience leading and developing others

• Proven Project Management experience

• Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business

• Ability to analyze past program results and current consumer insights and leverage learnings to drive sound, strategic plans

• Sound decision making skills based in industry knowledge

• Passion about business - always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/business

• Strong listening skills and attention to detail

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Desire to dig in and do what's needed to get the job done right

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.

Compensation Range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $155,961.00/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 9/5/2026.