Account Executive Job in Bentonville, Arkansas Us
Founded in 1972, MARS Advertising, Inc. has been named the No. 1 Shopper Marketing firm in the United States for the past 4 years, according to The HUB Magazine. Working with Fortune 500 companies, MARS and its affiliated companies have more than 500 employees in 10 offices throughout North America and the U.K. MARS offers full-service integrated marketing solutions, from insights to execution. http://www.marsusa.com/
MARS is focused on creating pure shopper delight—an invitation for shoppers to do more than just buy brands. It’s getting them to actually share their lives with those brands. That moment when a shopper physically touches a brand is the culmination of everything we do. And that brand needs to touch her back - her heart, her mind and her sense of what’s possible.
MARS is the number one shopper marketing agency in North America. We hone our craft by unlocking shopper insights and leveraging deep retailer knowledge to create memorable, profitable shopper connections. Our clients are national Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers—names you know and trust. Our team is composed of people with various backgrounds, but they share a talent for bringing thought leadership to our clients.
MARS is currently seeking an Account Executive for our Bentonville, Arkansas office. This position works closely with the Vice President of Client Service for our team to support the planning, execution and fulfillment of Shopper Marketing programs.
What You Will Do:
- Assist in requests for RFP/new business pitches
- Research and compile intelligence against specified retailers Develop MPA (Marketplace Assessments) based on strategic and category activity on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Create, organize and maintain retail profiles with current data Track and keep a pulse on the latest trends and business moves for specified retailers (i.e. acquisitions, key management, partnerships/alliances, etc.)
- Manage Shopper Marketing program development and execution for specified clients (input into creative brief, brainstorming involvement, tactical research, timeline development/management – all contributing to final client presentations and program execution)
- Maintain productive interaction with support departments (i.e. answer que stions and provide direction) to keep projects moving forward
- Develop your proficiency across all MARS internal workflow and financial management systems
- All other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring to Us:
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
- 1-2 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably at an agency or in retailer promotions
- Knowledge of Walmart a plus
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point
- Self-starter with the ability to manage projects independently Strong time-management skills and ability to adhere to strict timelines
- Work well under pressure
- Detail-orientation and ability to multi-task across fluid workload Proactive nature in the seeking of work and responsibility Enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
- Dependability in execution
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Conscientious work ethic
- Desire to learn all aspects of the Shopper Marketing discipline
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