Company description Mars United Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines - Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy - that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem. These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at https://www.marsunited.com/. Overview Mars United Commerce is seeking a Manager, Media Activation. Programmatic and Meta experience is required. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance from Mars United Commerce's Chicago or Detroit office. ROLE DESCRIPTION: Develop and flawlessly execute BIC retailer-led digital media campaigns Hands-to-keyboard set-up, management and optimization of programmatic and social campaigns Develop RFPs and work closely with vendors for proposals Develop and collaborate on targeting, negotiate rates and refine overall executional plan based on client objective, media strategy and vendor capabilities Create and share presentations highlighting the campaign set-up and final plan with internal teams and clients Have clear understanding of campaign set-up, performance and reporting structure and clearly set and communicate performance expectations with internal and external teams Ongoing campaign monitoring and management, including hands-to-keyboard optimizations (self-serve Programmatic and social campaigns) and optimization suggestions with vendors (managed service campaigns) 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 SKILLS NEEDED: Attention to detail Programmatic experience is required, including hands-to-keyboard set-up, optimizing and reporting Meta experience is required Ability to organize & prioritize workload to manage timelines and deliverables for self, vendor and team Industry & media knowledge Strategic thinking in development of targeting, tactic, creative, etc. Strong verbal, written, presentation and intrapersonal skills Collaborative with willingness to listen and learn Sound decision making skills based on industry, agency and client knowledge Confident negotiator Paid social (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) experience, including hands-to-keyboard set-up, optimizing and reporting 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. Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $75,050.00 - USD $107,835.00/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 8/9/2026.