Ecommerce Manager - Chicago, United States - Mars United Commerce

Mars United Commerce

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audit brands and their competitors' digital shelves and provide analysis and content update recommendations
Ability to work with crossfunctional teams to ensure there is endtoend understanding of processes, strategy, and the role of ecommerce content
Partner with the internal creative team to ensure content strategies are developed according to project briefs and meet retailer requirements
Project manage the creation of compelling product page content assets (image carousel, BTF content and Brand Store) from ideation through completion
Coordinate and continuously optimize ecommerce content workflows, technology, and partnerships to ensure content for new products, content refreshes and enhanced content is competitive and delivered on time to clients
Partner with the Sr. Director, Ecommerce and client teams to develop timelines aligned to content launch plans and implement efficient methodologies to speed the time to market while also delivering marketleading quality
Work within platforms and workbenches managing product pages and technical details as well as troubleshooting issues (i.e., Amazon Vendor Central, Salsify, Syndigo)
Manage content health reporting and content analysis working within the platforms
Identify and track emerging ecommerce product page content trends and requirements (A+ Content, Enhanced Brand Content, Brand Stores), and regularly develop and share educational content for clients and internal agency teams

SKILLSETS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of ecommerce experience at a retailer, CPG or marketing or advertising agency.
Must have experience with content deployment and syndication using 3rd party and retailerowned toolsets (i.e., Salsify, Syndigo, Item 360, Vendor Central)
Good understanding of data and ecommerce analytics
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and be selfstarter with a deep sense of accountability, creativity, resourcefulness, and a desire to collaborate and step in for the good of the team and the agency.
Dynamic personality and leadership skills, able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences
A wealth of industry knowledge including current trends, consumer packaged goods and business philosophies around ecommerce
Strategic thinking in the ecommerce space
Sound decision making skills based in agency, client, and industry knowledge
Passion about business and dissatisfaction with status quo always thinking of ways to improve and grow
Strong listening skills and attention to detail
Superior verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
Some travel is required

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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