TWINOAKS is a top-ranked shopper agency seeking motivated people who have a passion for great ideas.
We are a carefully selected group of thinkers, who look past quick fixes to craft tangible solutions.
Our team is an intentional blend of retail and brand experience, providing a unique mix of insight and understanding, allowing us to create strategic and innovative shopper programs for both brand and retail.
We are a different kind of agency with an unexpected point of view.
We are seeking a Manager, Retail Consultancy- Regional Grocery.
Ideal candidates have experience with CPG or shopper marketing agency related experience with regional grocery.
Candidates must reside within the Chicago area. The Manager, Retail Consultancy is the owner of duties needed to support customer project execution including leading projects end to end from briefing to media and creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships, communication, budget/financial management and activation including managed service.
Additionally, the Manager is leading tactic specific creative development, timeline management, client and vendor relationships & communications.
The Manager, Retail Consultancy supports the Business Director on the development of strategic retailer media plans and acts as a key liaison to retail vendor partners facilitating needed executional elements.
The Commerce Activation Manager collects past performance data, understands benchmarks, suggests program optimizations and provides oversight for tactic and program reporting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the internal cross-functional teams (Strategic Planning & Analytics, Marilyn, Media, Client Leadership and Creative) to develop optimal and actionable strategies, concepts and tacticsManage the implementation of key client projectsBuild strong working relationships with assigned retailer client contactsManage execution of approved programs through teamWork with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects as assignedActivate and manage partnership relationships with other manufacturers or propertiesIdentify retailer direct and manufacturer platformsDevelop and manage project timelines and budgetsProactively manage communication of project status and budget to client teamsWork hand-in-hand with internal teams on planning and implementation of retail marketing extensions of brand and category programs (national retainer clients)Manage client approval processMeasure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided dataSome travel required SKILL SETS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field5-7 years' experience in marketing at retailProven Project Management experienceExperience working with retail media networks and media vendorsStrategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day businessSound decision making skills based in industry knowledgePassion about business – always thinking of ways to improve/grow assigned client/businessStrong listening skills and attention to detailExcellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skillsDesire to dig in and do what's needed to get the job done right TWINOAKS 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.
TWINOAKS 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.
Compensation Range: $60,000 - $85,000 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 January 31, 2025.
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