Account Manager - Target

ABOUT MPGMarket 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. For more information, please visit our website.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 role is ideally based in Minneapolis, MN, but remote locations will be considered for the right candidate.JOB OVERVIEWYou 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 RESPONSIBILITIESProactively recognizes sales trends and identifies new opportunities for our Vendor Partners.Analyzes sales data on a weekly basis and reports the highlights, concerns, and trends to Vendor Partners.Manages collaborative forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing new items, TPC’s or special events.Monitors instock position and proper execution by tracking PO’s and shipping on time and complete.Attending weekly/monthly meetings with Target Buyers and Business Analysts to discuss opportunities and concerns.Provides meeting recaps to Vendor Partners and Target team outlining action plans for all items discussed in meetings.Manages item set up and maintenance for Vendor Partners.Completes chargeback and accounts payable research for Vendor Partners.Manages packaging and quality processes for Target’s Private label vendors.Possess intellectual curiosity to formulate constructive questions and solutions to drive the business.Ownership of your businessesDirectly impacting key business decisions and initiativesManaging vendor and retail relationships.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLSTarget experience requiredBachelor’s degree requiredExperience with Target systemsAble to prioritize tasks based on understanding of business needsUtilizes critical thinking to drive for resultsIntellectual curiosity to formulate constructive questions and solutions to drive the businessCommunicates clearly, concisely, and in a timely mannerHas a sense of urgency and is able to anticipate the needs of the business and teamValues and uses their time and the time of others effectively and efficientlyBENEFITSWe offer 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 INCLUSIONMPG 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.VACCINATION STATUSMPG does not require candidates to be vaccinated when hired, with the following exception:If the client for whom the role is being filled requires all candidates to be vaccinated, MPG will require those candidates to be vaccinated. In these cases, candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.