Freelance Manager, Retail Consultancy

Publicis Groupe

. Lead customer projects end to end from briefing to media and creative development .

Posted 11/2/2026contractChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, strategic development of Shopper Marketing programs, and effective collaboration with retail media networks and vendors. Proven ability to manage client relationships, budgets, and timelines while ensuring successful execution of marketing initiatives.

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Project ManagementRetail Media NetworksShopper Marketing ProgramsClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementMarketingMedia DevelopmentData AnalysisProgram OptimizationBudget ManagementAd OperationsReportingCreative DevelopmentVendor Management

Soft Skills

Strong Listening SkillsAttention to DetailExcellent Verbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AdvertisingBachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

RetailMediaClient ProjectsStrategic PlanningPerformance DataPartnership ManagementClient Approval ProcessesTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead customer projects end to end from briefing to media and creative development
Manage project timelines, budgets, client relationships, and vendor relationships
Lead tactic-specific creative development
Support the Director in developing strategic retailer media plans
Liaise with retail vendor partners to facilitate executional elements
Collect past performance data, understand benchmarks, suggest program optimizations, and oversee tactic and program reporting
Collaborate with Strategic Planning & Analytics, Marilyn, Media, Client Leadership, and Creative teams
Oversee and direct assigned Senior Account Executive and/or Account Executive work
Manage implementation of key client projects
Build relationships with assigned retailer client contacts
Manage approved program execution, including Ad Ops/tagging requirements and reporting
Work with external client vendors/agencies to execute projects
Activate and manage partnerships with manufacturers or properties
Identify retailer direct and manufacturer platforms
Proactively communicate project status and budgets to client teams
Manage client approval processes
Measure post-promotion results using agency and client-provided data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
5-7 years’ experience in marketing or media at retail
Proven Project Management experience
Experience working with retail media networks and media vendors
Strategic thinking in the development of Shopper Marketing programs and management of day-to-day business
Sound decision making skills based in industry knowledge
Strong listening skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
Desire to dig in and do what’s needed to get the job done right
Some travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off including 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
Supplemental medical insurance for freelancers and temporary employees
Transportation and parking benefits
Legal benefits
Pet insurance
Auto and home insurance
Medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off for regular roles