VP, Commerce Media Job at Mars United Commerce in Chicago

VP, Commerce Media

Mars United Commerce is seeking a VP, Commerce Media to orchestrate all of the Retail Media activities for one of the agency’s largest clients. The ideal candidate will be a versatile media expert who specializes in building best‑in‑class media strategies and plans for CPG brands across key Retail Media Networks and can collaborate closely with the client’s National Media team and agency to build integrated, full‑funnel media programs. The candidate should be comfortable thinking outside of the box but have the ability to develop sound processes driving scalability in the delivery of these ideas. The role reports directly to the SVP, Media. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Mars United's Detroit or Chicago locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner and single point of contact to the client’s central Digital Commerce team for all cross‑retailer Commerce Media requests, updates, presentations, recaps / reports, education and thought leadership.
• Provide thought leadership, impacting / contributing to client’s way of doing business on an ongoing basis.
• Act as a change agent / impact player from both an internal and external perspective – contributing to both client and Mars United Commerce’s performance.
• Work with the agency’s retailer‑specific Commerce Media and broader media buying teams to provide centralized support for strategy, planning, JBP negotiations, etc.; identify trends and key learnings across retailers; and drive consistency and standards across deliverables.
• Be the liaison to the client’s National Media team and agency and collaborate on strategies to strengthen connectivity and minimize duplication across Above the Line and Retail Media campaigns.
• Expand assigned business through identification of emerging opportunities and securing incremental revenue and / or acquisition of new business.
• Manage client budgets, ensuring profitability for Mars United Commerce and contributing to overall department bonus attainment.
• Demonstrate financial acumen across standard business accounting / finance documents such as income statements, balance sheets, and sales reports.
• Develop annual business plan, setting short‑ and long‑term strategic course for growth of assigned business.

Skillsets Required

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.

Compensation Range : $146,490 – $210,420 annually. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be November 30, 2025.

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