Account Coordinator

WHO IS DESIGN GROUP?
Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.
Design Group is recruiting for an Account Coordinator, focusing on the Target account. We offer a remote work arrangement for this position, with the requirement that candidates are based in the vicinity of Target Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. This position reports to the Account Manager. 
WHAT WILL I DO IN THIS ROLE?

Internal

• Coordinate between Product Development and Sales to create impactful sales presentations for account meetings to promote our products through PowerPoint presentations.
• Request and manage database of images of new and existing products for sales presentations.
• Work with Product Development for in-store merchandising and promotional opportunities.
• Maintain and complete customer item set-up sheets.
• Maintain internal item set-up sheets with Product Development Support.
• Act as a liaison between Sales and Creative, Production, and Product Development departments.
• Responsible for maintenance, inventory, and accessibility of all sales materials.
• Manage sample requests for sales presentation and general sample request through Pegasus (tracking and assuring on time arrival). This requires the packing of samples into cartons.
• Coordinate and attend inter-department meetings on behalf of the Mass Sales department and assist Sales Managers to communicate details required to move all opportunities through the company’s order to shipment process.
• Archiving of prototype samples for Sales team.
• Manage the SKU setup process for assigned product line.

External

• Proficient in Partners online actives such as Basic understanding of VMM, manage PCN (Product Costing and Negotiation), Launchpad, Spark, Greenfield, Content Pipeline and Factorial.
• Communicate with the customer directly.
• Understand DVS Direct Store Vendor processes.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• 2 years of undergraduate work, particularly in business, is preferred. A 4 year degree is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 2 years’ industry experience in a comparable position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work quickly, efficiently and accurately.
• Position requires excellent prioritization, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organization skills.
• Must have sense of urgency and strong attention to detail. Must maintain degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to take direction and provide a high level of professionalism.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to consistently problem solve single and complex issues.
• Ability to work with multiple deadlines and diverse staff in a fast paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suites with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Accurate with details and patient when dealing with staff, vendors, customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization including external customers and vendors.

WHAT DOES DESIGN GROUP OFFER ME?
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical insurance and 401k with matching program as well as a paid time off plan including family leave options. Design Group believes in a fun, flexible work environment that allows your creativity to flourish and grow.
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Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are committed to building a talented network of diverse employees. We are looking at all products with new eyes to ensure we are representing diversity through design, marketing, and social media. We are working diligently to increase the number of minority-owned suppliers and freelancers that we partner with and product donations are being made to organizations that align with our support of inclusion and non-discrimination. Internally, we are working to increase the diversity within our workforce through multiple channels such as an internship program for aspiring black and brown designers and a revamped employee referral program to encourage employees to refer minority applicants. Our diversity initiatives are designed to make us a well-rounded and inclusive employer.