Marketing Associate

Location: Greater Minneapolis, hybrid with 3 days per week onsite (flexible) Type: Full-time Structure: Contract-to-hire role, six-month target conversion to hire Pay range: $30-$33/hr DOE, target conversion salary $65,000- $70,000/yr + bonus Benefits: Full benefits including PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K match We’re looking for a Shopper Marketing Associate to join a dynamic retail marketing team supporting national brands across major retailer platforms. In this role, you’ll help bridge strategy and execution—turning insights and data into campaigns that engage shoppers and drive conversion. This is an exciting opportunity to work on household name brands and see your marketing strategies on shelves across the nation in Target, Walmart, and other national retailers. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll manage campaign logistics, coordinate with creative and sales teams, and support the delivery of shopper programs across Target Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), and Walmart Connect . You’ll help oversee digital couponing, retail media placements, and incentive programs through partners like Ibotta and Instacart , while tracking performance and managing campaign budgets in Excel. You’ll thrive here if you’re organized, proactive, and adaptable —someone who can balance creative ideas with structured execution. You’ll have daily exposure to brand teams, global partners, and agencies, gaining experience in the fast-growing world of retail media and shopper marketing . What You’ll Do: Manage day-to-day execution of shopper campaigns and promotions Support digital couponing, incentive, and retail media programs Collaborate with sales, creative, and global brand teams to align deliverables Track and report campaign results, budgets, and performance data Lead status meetings and follow-ups with internal and external partners What We’re Looking For: 1–4 years of experience at a marketing agency or shopper, retail, or brand marketing Strong Excel and reporting skills; detail-oriented and highly organized Strong communicator who can confidently manage projects and relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr