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Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Karoun Dairies, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Trade Marketing Manager , based in San Fernando, California.

The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible to Lead B2B and B2C Retail Marketing initiatives in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams to enhance brand visibility, drive product performance, and ensure strategic execution at the point of sale.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Pillars To Success:

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Develop and implement trade marketing plans aligned with brand and commercial objectives.
• Manage the full cycle: planning, budgeting, execution, and performance tracking.
• Retail Program Management
• Coordinate demos, discounts, campaigns, schematics, and public events.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality execution across retail channels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align trade strategies with business goals.
• Serve as the link between field execution and brand strategy.
• Store Visits & Market Insights
• Conduct weekly store visits to:
• Monitor pricing, out-of-stocks (OOS), inventory, product placement, and presentation.
• Benchmark against competitors and identify emerging trends or new product launches.
• Share actionable insights with internal teams.
• Performance Analysis
• Track and report KPIs for all trade initiatives.
• Leverage data to refine strategies and improve ROI.
• Assist in preparing, planning, and actively managing an annual trade marketing budget
• Help execute retailer-specific digital marketing campaigns including banner ads, social media, brand pages etc.
• Planning and execution, including promotional, digital, and in-store shopper marketing activation, and E-commerce programs for our Karoun brand(s).
• Develop Shopper Point of Sale material & own inventory tracking.
• Execute digital coupons, analyze results, and present them to the Sales and Marketing Teams.
• Develop sell sheets and communicate with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage the calendar of all shopper Marketing and E-Commerce activities.
• Help analyze campaigns by working with Lactalis Category Management team in pulling syndicated data such as IRI.
• Gather creative assets from the Marketing Teams for relevant campaigns and coordinate with vendors.
• Help analyze E-Commerce activations by pulling reports and interpreting results.
• Help develop and publish A+ product content for E-Commerce uses in collaboration with vendors and Marketing.
• Pricing and Competitive Analysis by checking stores for all classes of trade on a regular basis and reporting to team.
• Manage Customer Portals/Digital Deals, responsible for monitoring our online presence through customer portals.
• Work closely with our Marketing Manager to plan demo activity for our items.
• Work with Head of Marketing, marketing team, and sales in planning customer specific trade and marketing promotional calendars.
• Maintenance of Current Programs for All Customers, including promotional and new item contracts.
• Assist in preparation of food shows and attend events as needed.
• Responsible for managing the entire sample request proces.
• Attend select virtual and in-person calls with customers, including customer buying and marketing team.
• Developing and executing the Trade Marketing Plan in line with sales and marketing objectives.
• Improving brand presence and campaign execution across trade through excellence in in-store planning, execution, and tracking in alignment with the monthly, quarterly, and/or annual marketing priorities.
• Leading and implementing channel-specific marketing strategies and plans for assigned retailers or consumers..
• Conceptualizing and executing trade promotions and rolling out impactful in-store campaigns in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
• Leading activation programs with partners to improve brand visibility.
• Analyzing the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, and also confirm guidelines are respected..
• Update the competitor database by documenting new competitors, new products or developments, product prices, location, and customer feedback on competitors' products.
• Generate social media campaigns and activities to further increase brand awareness and exposure in liaison with marketing team.
• Identify marketing and PR opportunities as well as networking events.
• Organize and execute promotions including store, supermarket promotions and samplings.
• Report and evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing activities.
• Report on trade presence

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Desired attributes

• Proven experience in B2B and B2C retail environments, preferably in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)-ideally dairy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives.
• Field-oriented mindset with hands-on experience in store-level execution.
• Analytical and data-driven, with a focus on KPI tracking and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proficient in budget planning and resource allocation.
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Expert in internal and external relationship building and management
• Organization, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and manage diverse activities simultaneously.
• Dynamic, problem-solver with an Innovative and creative mindset.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Passionate about delivering optimal results
• Always maintains effective working relationship despite any difficulties caused by conflicting roles or differing viewpoints.
• Will resolve differences of opinion by seeking mutually acceptable solutions.
• Contributes to a supportive team environment by providing support and back up to team members and sharing expertise with others.
• Seeks feedback from other team members.
• Is highly motivated and energetic and has "can do" attitude.
• Is able to work in teams from across the organization, not just within their area of specialty
• Statistical aptitude and/or database knowledge
• Willingness to continue developing and growing in the marketing field and responsibilities
• Highly organized with experience managing multiple projects and priorities while managing workflow in a deadline-driven and service-focused environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to maintain strong professional relationships with a diverse range of groups, and associates in different locations.
• Knowledge of syndicated data such as IRI a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Some practical experience through prior internships or professional experiences in E-Commerce and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.
• Knowledge of syndication channels and content service providers (moved from Education)

Requirements

Education and Specific Experience Requirements

• BA in Marketing, Business, or related field or equivalent discipline preferred
• A minimum of Five years' experience in trade marketing, brand marketing, or marketing management (experience in the food industry would be an asset)
• Experience managing a brand across multiple markets.
• Experience in management and execution of budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
• You have prior experience in Trade Marketing.* Understanding of grocery purchasing behavior and the Consumer-Packaged Goods marketplace.
• 1-2 years of retail, sales, event or trade marketing experience, e-commerce preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• A curious self-starter, able to work independently without excessive oversight
• An effective multi-tasker that can set priorities and schedule work activities
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to present, converse and report professionally to Lactalis Leadership.
• Teamwork, good communication skills to work closely across departments.
• Should possess strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-changing environment.
• Highly motivated, dynamic, efficient, and fast learning
• Positive attitude, flexibility and a strong work ethic are critical to thriving in this position.
• You have strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data.
• You thrive in matrix environments and are adept at influencing and coordinating with different stakeholders.

Other

- Ability to travel as needed domestically, approx.. 85% of the time. Overnight as needed.

- Marketing position does require driving to attend brand exposure opportunities, retail stores, meetings, events, shows, broker business relation matters, business/product related prospects

This is an on-site position.

Full-Time

Overtime/weekends

Eligibility to participate in Incentive Plan.

Physical Demands

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.

Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.? This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a computer for an extended period;? However, this would require the ability to move around within an office environment and bend or stand as necessary and to?move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.?Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information.?? Air travel required when active participation in meetings outside the office are deemed necessary.?

Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job.

Office: This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise and distractions in an open office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.? This job requires interaction with others on a regularly basis.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations

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Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Trade Manager, Foodservice based in Minneapolis, MN or Buffalo, NY preferably.

The Trade Manager for our Foodservice business at Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. (Yoplait, GoGurt, Oui, Ratio, Mountain High) is the financial engine behind our entire Foodservice commercial operation. This leader is responsible for the overall strategic design, financial modeling, governance, and control of all trade promotional funding and spending across every Foodservice channel of business. This includes managing trade spend for National Broadliners (e.g., Sysco, US Foods), National Chains, Power Regional Distributors, Buying Groups (UniPro), FMCs/GPOs, and all highly regulated channels (WIC, K-12). The primary objective is to maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) of every trade dollar, ensure forecasting accuracy, and instill best-in-class trade compliance and deduction management practices across the sales organization.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Trade Investment Strategy & Planning: Own the annual and quarterly trade budget for the entire Foodservice P&L. Design, model, and recommend optimal trade structures by channel (Broadline, Chain, Regional, FMC, GPO, WIC/K-12) to align with commercial objectives and maximize net revenue.

Trade Governance & Compliance: Establish, document, and enforce company policies for all trade spending. Serve as the gatekeeper for all exceptions, ensuring that programs align with legal requirements, internal controls, and trade reporting standards.

Trade System Ownership: Oversee the end-to-end functionality and data integrity of the Trade Management system. Drive continuous improvement in trade planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

Deduction Management & Leakage Control: Lead the cross-functional effort to minimize unauthorized deductions and trade leakage. Work closely with Finance and Sales to validate, investigate, and resolve all claims from distributors and customers in a timely manner.

Commercial Performance & ROI Analysis: Conduct robust post-contract analysis on major programs and promotions, providing the Vice President of Sales and executive leadership with actionable insights on where to reallocate funds to drive higher ROI and profitable growth.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field, MBA preferred
• Experience: 7+ years in Trade Management, Sales Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with significant experience in a high-volume, promotional industry (Foodservice, CPG, or related Food Manufacturing).
• Technical Skills (preferred): Expert-level Excel modeling and hands-on experience as a power user of a major TPM platform (e.g., Vistex, SAP, BluePlanner, Blacksmith).
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the P&L from Gross Sales to Operating Income, with proven success in managing and influencing trade spend to drive bottom-line results.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations to ours

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Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

We are searching for a self-motivated Retail Sales Merchandiser. This position services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory, ensuring Client standards are met and sales volumes are increased. The ideal candidate is independent, ambitious, and driven to succeed. They possess strong sales skills and the confidence to influence key decision makers at the store level. This role works with one of our industry-leading clients in the Consumer Package Good's (CPG) industry with brands in categories such as Grocery, Personal Care, and Frozen Food.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people and earning competitive pay! Apply today!

What We Offer:

• Paid Training and ongoing career development.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What You'll Do:

• Flex your organizational skills to build relationships with store personnel, create impactful action plans, and support a positive brand image.
• Ensure sales are flawlessly executed on time and against client's growth initiatives.
• Meet and exceed sales goals by increasing in-store visibility of client products and promotions.
• Ensure products are always available by maintaining merchandising and display standards.
• Implement innovative marketing strategies that drive product positioning and awareness.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or 1-2 years of retail sales or merchandising experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as this position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, elevated sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing demands and client goals.
• Strength working independently, but also as a member of the larger company team.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Sales and Merchandising

• Maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics
• Shelf Standards and Conditions: authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards
• Meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
• Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf
• Prepare for and respond to audits
• Manage time and prioritize for store call coverage
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
• May provide feedback for Client audit objectives

Customer Relations

• Communicate effectively both internally with management and externally with all customers
• Build rapport with Clients and Customers
• Field questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Performs the job safely utilizing proper equipment and safety techniques
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor related to the position/department

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job

Travel up to 20%

Must maintain current and valid driver's license and valid proof of current insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Aggressive self-starter with a strong bias for action and results orientation
• High sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to win
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently, but also successful team building skills
• Demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others
• Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others
• Ability to communicate with email and basic internet skills
• Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances and directions
• Demonstrate commitment to meet or exceed customers' expectations

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Administrative Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

• Collaborating with Category Managers and Sr. Category Managers to achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets and provides support to Category Management in team in daily tasks and projects.
• Developing category in product assortment, vendor capabilities and category trends and work to curate a diverse range of products that meet the changing needs of Trader Joe's Customers.
• Working with Product Developers to actively diversify Trader Joe's vendor base and develops broker-free relationships while maintaining strong vendor relations to expand product offerings.
• Assisting with Subcategory Reviews and makes recommendations for improvement based on category and sales performance.
• Partnering with departments such as Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans and assists with planning and executing marketing features for all products including New and Limited items.
• Supporting the Supply Chain team to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree and three years experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Merchandising within a Retail organization with a preference for CPG or Grocery.
• Experience buying and sourcing new products while building relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with perishables is preferred
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrates excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required as well as comfort with retail-based mathematics.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

Business Overview

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over$47 billionin marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative andMediahuband through its award-winning specialty business unitsHealix,Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at Responsibilities & Skills

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• Team Leadership:Lead and develop Analysts/Sr. Analysts in GCC teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional growth.
  
• Platform Knowledge:
  

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  • Campaign Management: CM360, DSPs.
    
  • Social: Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, X.
    
  • Search: SA360, Bing, Google Ads.
    
  
  

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• Hands-On BI Tool Expertise:Create and maintain data workflows; Tableau Prep preferred.
  
• Database Skills:Snowflake preferred; ability to query, manipulate, and optimize datasets.
  
• Data Execution:
  

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  • Hands-on data wrangling and transformation.
    
  • Preparing and integrating outside datasets, including first-party and non-standard digital inputs, into workflows.
    
  
  

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• Taxonomy Understanding:Ability to interpret and apply existing taxonomy structures to ensure data consistency in reporting and dashboards.
  
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  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and QA.
    
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
    
  • Collaborative mindset with willingness to work cross-function
    
  
  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email .

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at Range$90,000—$110,000 USD

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• Need to be able to travel for the first 2 weeks of job for onboarding training and safety education (travel to company site for training - travel paid by company)
  

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• Estimate and scope MEP trades during pre-construction (as applicable / future support)
  
• Review Contract Documents, making suggestions/modifications as they relate to the MEP trades and approved construction drawings and specifications
  
• Review BOD for MEP compliance
  
• Review and coordination of submittals and shop drawings
  
• Act as Energy Marshall in the isolation and energization of all electrical equipment in accordance with the safety plan.
  
• Assist Superintendent and Field Staff in managing MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover to owner)
  
• Assist with scheduling MEP installation activities.
  
• Review, inspect, and provide oversight of construction drawings during MEP installation
  
• Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans
  
• Review and comment on scope, material, and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation
  
• Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
  
• Inspect MEP installation during construction.
  
• Review Coordination and Arc Flash studies
  
• Review and provide field verification of torque and meggar reports provide by trades, and assure reports are submitted during final turnover.
  
• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Superintendent and Field Staff
  
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed (Procore)
  
• Represent SE MCS regarding the MEP process at weekly Owners and contractors' meetings.
  
• Mentor project staff, if applicable
  
• Lead and direct the coordination process to resolve all conflicts during installations and start-up
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
• Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
  
• Significant travel required for this role - 50% (rotating two or three weeks on project site and one week working remote)
  

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• Bachelor's/Associates Degree a plus or comparable experience in mechanical, electrical or fire protection/life safety engineering, construction management.
  
• Construction trade specific experience with increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrated abilities to direct the work of others.
  

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• Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software, Procore preferred.
  

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• Supervises subordinate employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent use of hands to fingers, and ability to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate written or online documentation. Involves contact with other individuals. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Work is performed primarily indoors.
  

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• No supervisory responsibilities
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

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• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
  
• Flexible Spending Account Options
  
• 401K Plan
  
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here

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TITLE: Project Manager, Construction II

POSITION SUMMMARY:

As Project Manager, Construction II you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success of multiple facets of data center projects. The position covers all aspects of construction. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• RFP development and budgeting
  
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
  
• Managing all design phases and documents
  
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.
  
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
  
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
  
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
  
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
  
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
  
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Oversight of physical construction activities
  
• Participation in commissioning
  
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
  
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients.
  
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
  
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.
  
• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
  
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.
  
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process.
  
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors.
  
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
  
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up.
  
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule.
  
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
  
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
  
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
  
• *Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
  
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience (Desired):

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• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
  
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus
  
• 5-7 years of experience in managing construction projects required
  
• Datacenter experience is preferred
  
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
  

Computer Skills:

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• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  
• Proficient in PROCORE
  

Certificates and Licenses:

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• No certificates or licenses required
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise one or more Superintendent or Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager

Travel Required: 30-50%

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account Options

401K Plan

Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.