Manager, Commerce (Alch Bev)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$81K/yr – $117K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own client facing commerce campaigns from research to plan and budget, with day to day oversight of pacing, testing, and reporting, while steering vendor relationships and cross functional teams.

  • Campaign lifecycle: research to plan, budgeting, flighting, and performance delivery.
  • Client leadership: recommendations, status calls, and RFP/vendor management.
  • Optimization engine: testing plans, new vendors, segments, and measurement to drive results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Gather research and data to inform tactical plan development and client delivery.
  • Own day-to-day commerce budget pacing, Prisma management, and ensure budgets align with strategy flowcharts.
  • Present recommendations, solicit feedback, and Direct Analysts to implement client requests.
  • Actively contribute to account strategy including annual budget development, KPIs, partner selection, and new tactics.
  • QA all pre-launch campaign components (dayparting, bids, budget, targeting, and creative).
  • Develop and recommend optimizations and testing plans (new vendors, segments, creatives, flighting, test-and-learn).
  • Lead campaign reporting and develop strategic insights with actionable items.
  • Lead client status and reporting calls and present reporting to stakeholders.
  • Lead client relationship with day-to-day contact and partner agencies to ensure seamless communication.
  • Provide timely responses to inquiries and maintain rapport with sales reps and media vendors.
  • Demonstrate creativity and agility in problem solving prior to elevation to Director; partner on deliverables.
  • Experience managing RFPs, vendor communication, approvals, timelines, and in-market execution.
  • Earn client trust through organization, responsiveness, and follow-through; confidently present plans and updates.
  • Proactively manage expectations, timelines, and risks; guide Analysts on campaign strategy across Commerce tactics.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of account management experience in online advertising with a focus on Direct Partnerships
  • 1+ years of demonstrated success in managing and leading people
  • Mastery of all relevant tools for reporting, analytics, and competitive analysis
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and testing methodology preferred
  • Ideal candidates have worked with 3P partners including Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Ahold

Preferred

  • Familiarity with 3P partners beyond the listed ones is a plus.

Benefits

  • 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.
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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

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New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
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14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
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41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
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Paid
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Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

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759 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
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5 years
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