Sustainability & Retail Program Coordinator

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned!

At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we're an employee-owned company, we don't just list our values—we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We are seeking a Sustainability & Retail Program Coordinator to join our team. This unique hybrid role combines sustainability reporting and environmental compliance with retail program execution. You'll play a key role in advancing our eco-reporting initiatives while supporting the successful rollout of retail projects for one of our largest clients, Sephora. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, managing projects, collaborating across teams, and driving continuous improvement. As our sustainability segment continues to grow, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with a minimum of 3 days in the office at our headquarters location in Chanhassen, MN.

A variety of these traits will help land you this job:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex sustainability and material data into meaningful insights and reports.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across departments including Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new systems and software platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical sustainability concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

On top of that you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in reporting, data analysis, or data presentation.
• 3–5 years of related experience in project coordination, program management, account management support, or a similar role preferred.
• Experience with project management tools, reporting platforms, or ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience working with sustainability reporting platforms such as EcoDesign Cloud, EcoDesign, or similar systems is preferred.

In this position, you will:

• Sustainability & Eco-Reporting

  • Validate, collect, and maintain environmental data across internal and external eco-reporting platforms, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Analyze sustainability data to identify performance gaps, evaluate material impacts, and develop actionable insights.
  • Partner closely with Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) teams to support client and corporate compliance initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance sustainability reporting processes, efficiency, and data quality.
  • Stay current on eco-reporting trends and serve as an internal resource for sustainability reporting best practices.

• Retail Program Support

  • Support the Retail Program Manager with planning, project tracking, and execution of new Sephora store rollouts and retail initiatives.
  • Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful execution within retail deadlines.
  • Coordinate communications between internal teams, vendors, and clients, providing regular project updates.
  • Assist with managing project scope changes and supporting contingency planning for production or distribution challenges.
  • Cross-train and job shadow Retail Program Managers to develop a strong understanding of operational workflows and provide coverage when needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.  Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317

Compensation Range: $64,000 - 75,000 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:
The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider. 

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.