Account Manager

ACCOUNT MANAGER

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ABOUT MPG

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Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD - from market strategy to in-market reality - for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.

At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.

The Creative Partners Group (The CPG), by MPG, is a comprehensive retail solutions company. The CPG represents established and emerging brands across all categories of merchandise and provides acclaimed services that build brands and businesses. Deep Dive is an entity of The CPG, which provides category management and analytics as the foundation and to further fuel growth. This is a hybrid role based in Minneapolis, MN.

Position Overview

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You will excel as an Account Manager if you are able to provide the best service to our clients through exceptional communication, top notch problem solving skills, and the ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Analyzes sales data on a weekly basis and reports highlights, concerns, and trends to Vendor Partners.
  
• Proactively identifies sales trends and new opportunities for Vendor Partners.
  
• Manages collaborative forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking for new items, TPCs, and special events.
  
• Monitors inventory positions and ensures proper execution by tracking purchase orders and confirming on-time, complete shipments.
  
• Attends weekly and/or monthly meetings with Target Buyers and Inventory Analysts to discuss business opportunities and concerns.
  
• Provides meeting recaps to Vendor Partners and the Target team, outlining action plans and next steps.
  
• Oversees item setup and ongoing maintenance for Vendor Partners.
  
• Researches and resolves chargebacks and accounts payable issues on behalf of Vendor Partners.
  
• Supports packaging and quality processes for Target�s Owned Brand vendors.
  
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity by asking thoughtful questions and proposing solutions to drive the business forward.
  
• Takes initiative and follows through on tasks that support business success.
  
• Maintains ownership of assigned business areas, contributing directly to key decisions and initiatives.
  
• Builds and manages strong relationships with both vendor and retail partners.
  

Required Experience and Education

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• Target experience required
  
• Bachelor�s degree required
  
• Must be based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area (minimum of 1 day in office per week)
  
• Experience with Target systems
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs
  
• Strong critical thinking skills with a focus on driving results
  
• Intellectual curiosity to ask thoughtful questions and develop business solutions
  
• Clear, concise, and timely communication skills
  
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proactively anticipates team and business needs
  
• Uses time - and the time of others - efficiently and effectively
  

Why You'll Succeed:

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• You�re a strategic thinker who enjoys uncovering insights from data and translating them into business action.
  
• You have a passion for working with data tools and analyzing trends to drive market success.
  
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are skilled at managing multiple projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
  
• You�re driven by challenges and enjoy finding solutions that help improve business performance and client satisfaction.
  

Benefits

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MPG offers a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.

Diversity and Inclusion

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MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential. by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. As our journey continues to evolve, we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEI&B. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.

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