Account Manager

Account Manager

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. Position Overview The Account Manager - Value is responsible for managing a high level of client engagement from start to finish, taking a lead role in defining a successful relationship with client that will exceed their expectations. This role will work with the replenishment, analytical, & subject matter experts to deliver recommendations to the client to help increase sales, distribution, market penetration and profitability. Key Responsibilities Point person for each client and/or project Responsible for managing the client engagement from start to finish, taking a lead role in defining the project approach, deliverables, & timetable, and working with analytical team, replenishment team, & industry experts as needed Strong focus on quality assurance and accuracy of data and information that is provided to the client Provide critical thinking to guide the team toward developing the client solution Manage relationships and communication with retailers and vendors Work with the team to identify barriers or obstacles to success and work to overcome them proactively Establish an ongoing communication mechanism to share project status, results & insights throughout the broader MPG team (conference calls, meetings, email) Demonstrate restless curiosity to identify new business and/or clients Serve as a contributor in projects outside of existing clients Support client in sample delivery as needed Experience and Education Required 4 year degree Proficient in data and sales story telling Effective and efficient project management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, & keep projects moving Strong communication skills Robust knowledge of consumer produtcs industry & category, brand, & retail strategies Ability to listen, understand, & resolve competing priorities Preferred 3-5+ years of selling or buying experience, Dollar General and/or value channel experience preferred

Why You'll Succeed:

You're a natural relationship-builder who can quickly earn trust with clients, retailers, and cross-functional teams — setting the tone for a strong, long-term partnership. You think strategically and execute flawlessly. You can define project scope, create structure, manage timelines, and keep complex workstreams moving without letting details slip. You bring data to life. Your ability to translate analytics, replenishment data, and category insights into compelling recommendations helps clients drive sales, distribution, and profitability. You're proactive and solutions-oriented. You anticipate challenges early, remove obstacles, and guide teams toward smart, practical outcomes. You communicate with clarity and confidence. Whether you're leading calls, writing updates, or presenting insights, you keep everyone aligned and informed. You thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You can balance multiple priorities, shift quickly when needed, and maintain accuracy and quality under pressure. You're curious and growth-minded. You don't just manage existing clients — you look for whitespace, new opportunities, and ways to bring more value to the business. Benefits 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 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. © 2026 Market Performance Group All rights reserved