Account Manager

THE BARCODE GROUP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barcode Group, based in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Account Manager to support Target and our retail clients. This role collaborates with internal sales teams, Target merchandising, and vendor partners to drive strategy and execution across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in customer development or retail account roles, strong analytics, and excellent communication. The position is hybrid, located in Minneapolis with in-office collaboration three days a week and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a customer development/relationship role; CPG/retail or Target experience preferred.
• CPG/retail or merchandising processes experience; Target experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to forecast and interpret data from multiple sources.
• High attention to detail, data integrity, organization, and quality of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills.
• Experience influencing outcomes with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Target and vendor teams; manage product lifecycle programs.
• Build relationships with vendor and Target teams to drive profitable sales and customer support.
• Guide vendors through execution challenges with proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Oversee milestones and deadlines for line reviews, onboarding, packaging, and Target brand processes.
• Synthesize sales, inventory, and demand data to inform growth strategies.
• Track promotional funding and expenditures during campaigns.
• Assist with accounting processes and chargeback resolution.

Skills

Customer development

CPG/retail

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity tolerance

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

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Account Manager

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

About The Barcode Group:

The Barcode Group is a dynamic, full-service retail agency bridging brands and retailers across both physical and digital marketplaces. Our team brings decades of expertise with leading retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s, spanning more than 170 product categories. We thrive on strong, lasting relationships—with our clients and our teams alike. Our approach centers on hiring top talent, investing in professional development, and fostering a culture where each team member is empowered to succeed. Here, you’ll find the space to showcase your entrepreneurial spirit, help shape strategic direction and make a real impact on results.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking an Account Manager to join our Minneapolis team supporting Target. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our internal sales team, Target’s merchandising teams, and vendor partners to manage strategy and execution of the product lifecycle and drive impactful results. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong account management experience, preferably in a retail account setting.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work as a liaison between Target and vendor teams, managing program execution through the product lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with both vendor and Target merchandise teams to deliver profitable sales growth and excellent customer support
• Guide vendors through execution challenges by managing strategic communication and providing proactive issue resolution
• Oversee all processes and deadlines to ensure program implementation milestones and timelines are met (including but not limited to line reviews, vendor onboarding, packaging, and Target-owned brand processes)
• Synthesize sales, inventory, and demand data to deliver actionable insights that support key business initiatives and long-term growth strategies
• Promotional execution and funding tracking
• Assist with accounting processes and chargeback resolution

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of progressive experience in a customer development/relationship capacity; CPG/retail and/or Target experience preferred
• CPG, retail, or merchandising processes experience; Target experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to forecast, interpret data from multiple sources, and proactively manage customer performance
• High level of attention to detail, data integrity, organization, and quality of work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation and storytelling skills
• Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key internal and external stakeholders, clients, and vendors to influence outcomes
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and the constant change that comes with operating in the fast-moving, ever-changing world of retail
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while successfully meeting and exceeding established goals and deadlines; manage work in a fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Functional knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel (sorting/grouping data, pivot tables, v lookups, etc)

This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, MN, requiring employees to be present in the office 3 days per week with flexibility to work remotely on other days.