What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Executive 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
EA Langenfeld, a professional sales organization, is seeking an energetic and focused individual to join our team as a salaried Sales Professional for our Farm/Ag Division residing in the Minneapolis, MN area. We are seeking an self-starter who can operate within a team environment, to work with our clients in developing sales and marketing strategies and to drive new and existing product sales within the Hardware Farm/Ag channel. Territory responsibilities will be throughout the Midwest region of the country including the states of IA, IN, KY, IL, MN, SD, ND, MO, KS, WI as well as OK and TX. Travel will be
With general direction, this person will be responsible for several customers, managing established and new clients of a diverse group of consumer product categories including automotive, pet, lawn & garden, sporting goods, hardware, plumbing, electrical and housewares. This position will require overnight travel as well as the ability to work tradeshows throughout the year.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
·. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and preferably 3-5 years of experience working in a sales role. Prior experience working within the hardware or farm/ag industry is a plus. Strategic selling and planning skills are a must. We are looking for a self-starting individual that has very strong interpersonal communication skills, that presents themselves in an extremely professional manner and someone who enjoys face-to-face interaction. Must have the ability to thrive both independently and in a team environment. Qualified candidates must possess excellent computer skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a necessity.
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.
