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 a Marketing Director to work in our Bentonville, Arkansas, office. The Marketing Director is responsible for overall management of an assigned business unit. Ideal candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant work experience (agency or CPG marketing), a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace, and strong communication skills. 

What You'll Do:

• Program Leadership -- Lead the strategic planning process for assigned accounts; build and manage budgets and timelines; work with the Creative Director to manage the quality of Creative products and maintain the strategic direction of the program.
• People Leadership -- Understand and use effective recruiting, interviewing, on-boarding, and engagement techniques to ensure that MARS acquires, develops, and retains the best talent available; provide clear and timely objectives, development plans, performance feedback, and rewards to team members.
• Collaboration -- Build strong relationships with senior-level clients to provide client service that exceeds expectations; foster collaborative relationships between your team and the rest of the agency.
• Prepare and deliver effective, influential client and internal presentations.  

What You Bring To Us:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience (agency or CPG marketing).
• At least 3 years of people-management experience.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.