Manager, Client Leadership - Toronto, Canada - The Mars Agency

The Mars Agency

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing

practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we

create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with

the latest technology. The agency's latest MarTech platform, Marilyn, is the industry's first and

only end-to-end commerce advisor.

We're looking for a

Contract Manager, Client Leadership for our Toronto office to create impact for our

Fortune 500 clients.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Account Manager (13-Month Contract)

This is a contract position for approximately 13 months filling in for maternity leave coverage.

and company functions in and around the Toronto/GTA region as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently lead the shopper marketing planning process with client and/or

- retailer to build customized programs for the defined retailer/brand (and participate
- in brand/retailer sell-in as client relationship allows)

Approach and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or

- properties

Oversee the implementation of client key projects
Demonstrate persuasive written and oral communication with clients, while building

- strong working relationships

Utilize advanced financial knowledge of agency P&L components and understanding

- of how agency resource utilization impacts their team's overall profit performance

Prepare detailed postprogram analysis that includes ROI, key learnings and future

- program recommendations

Present projects to senior management that positively impact client dynamics
Manage and develop lowerlevel team members (as assigned by Director) including

- completing performance evaluations and reviews

SKILL SETS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency

- experience in retailer promotions

Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and

- management of day to day business

Sound decisionmaking skills based in agency, client, and industry knowledge
Passion about business and not satisfied with status quo always thinking of ways

- to improve/grow assigned client/business

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines and work well under pressure

The Mars Agency 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.

The Mars Agency 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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