Job Description

SENIOR SALES DIRECTOR

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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.



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 marketplace.



As part of MPG,

The CPG by MPG

team brings together creativity and commerce -- a collective of retail strategists, brand builders, and category innovators who help great products shine on the shelf, online, and everywhere consumers shop. Based in Minneapolis, the team combines data, design, and retail expertise to drive measurable growth and deliver strategies that move brands forward.

Position Overview

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As a

Sales Director

on the CPG by MPG team, you'll be the strategic heartbeat behind our client partnerships -- leading key relationships, uncovering growth opportunities, and connecting brand strategies with retail execution to deliver measurable business results.



You'll collaborate across category management, creative, and analytics teams to bring insights to life, influencing how brands show up, sell, and grow at retail. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, loves problem-solving, and takes pride in turning complex challenges into tangible wins.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead key client relationships and sales strategies that drive profitable business results. Translate data into actionable insights, identifying opportunities and guiding strategic decisions. Partner cross-functionally with analytics, creative, and account teams to deliver excellence in retail execution at Target and beyond. Mentor Account Managers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. Build trusted relationships with clients, retail partners, and internal teams to fuel long-term success. Anticipate challenges, proactively solve problems, and keep business moving forward with confidence. Bring curiosity, energy, and ownership to every initiative -- your ideas drive results you can see.

Experience and Education

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Required:


Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. 5-8+ years of experience in sales, account management, or client services -- ideally within CPG, retail, or agency environments. Strong understanding of retail dynamics, category management, and omnichannel commerce. Proven success managing multiple clients, priorities, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external audiences. Experience working with Target or other major retailers preferred. Willingness to travel occasionally.

Preferred:


Previous leadership experience mentoring or managing account teams. Familiarity with sales analytics tools, syndicated data, and retail media platforms. Experience collaborating across creative, analytics, and merchandising teams.

Why You'll Succeed:

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You're a relationship-driven problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You love translating insights into action, managing partnerships with creativity and confidence, and finding new ways to help brands win at retail. You're naturally curious, thrive on teamwork, and take pride in seeing your work come to life -- on shelves, online, and in results that matter.

Benefits

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We offer a generous packing of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave, fertility support, mental health support, life insurance and pet insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, discretionary bonuses, and 401K. In addition to 9 paid holidays (11 days), we reward employee's extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.

Diversity and Inclusion

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We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a part of our DNA. We embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG's DEIB 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. 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. We will always strive for improvement and thus we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEIB. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

It is MPG's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. We are dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@mpgllc.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.



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