What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Account Manager position at Market Performance Group LLC?
ABOUT MPG
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.
ABOUT E.A. LANGENFELD
Founded in 1960, E.A. Langenfeld (EAL) is a trusted partner to leading brands in the hardware, home improvement, and retail space. With a deep understanding of the industry and a suite of customizable services - including national sales support, category management, design and print services, e-commerce management, and more - EAL simplifies the complexities of retail to drive growth and enhance the customer experience.
JOB OVERVIEW
The qualified individual will assist our Corporate Sales team with daily tasks, participate in the measurement and reporting of sales/marketing initiatives, attend and assist in coordination of trade shows, assist with customer service, assist with retail category management and retail sales analysis, and work with key customers. This position will learn the ins and outs of many aspects of our belief that we can influence the touchpoint of our customers every day.
We are looking for a determined self-starter with proven ability to operate within a team environment, multi-task, and handle a variety of duties at once. We are looking for someone that is not afraid to ask questions to make sure it is right the first time. We are looking for someone who wants to learn why we do what we do and improve our value to our Clients and Customers every day.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
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The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of administrative experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically high level Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Candidates must be able to travel several times throughout the year to industry trade shows. A bachelor’s degree is required. CRM experience (Salesforce) is a plus. Experience and knowledge with sales or retail is a bonus!
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
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.
BENEFITS
We 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.
