Credit Card Acquisition & Growth Lead

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a strategic leader to drive the credit card acquisition, adoption and growth strategy. The role leads cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver new account volume and business KPIs.

The candidate will shape product growth to meet budgeted accounts and performance targets, while upholding Kroger's core values. The ideal candidate will blend strategic thinking with operational execution, manage forecasting and campaigns, and travel to meet partners as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading people or working with external partners.
• 5+ years retail, merchandising or financial services experience.
• 5+ negotiations with external partners.
• Deep understanding of P/L drivers.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term acquisitions strategy for new credit card offers and features.
• Create annual plan and lead initiatives to acquire new credit card accounts profitably.
• Use data-driven strategies and A/B testing with partners to optimize new accounts.
• Collaborate with Marketing, cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Implement activation and early engagement programs across multiple channels.
• Manage forecasting and KPIs, develop campaign analyses and incentive strategies.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape to inform program development.
• Communicate and promote Kroger's programs throughout Kroger and divisional teams.
• Partner with all Kroger business lines to meet financial targets at store level.

Skills

Leadership

External partnerships

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Job description

Kroger is seeking a strategic leader to drive the credit card acquisition, adoption and growth strategy. The role leads cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver new account volume and business KPIs.

The candidate will shape product growth to meet budgeted accounts and performance targets, while upholding Kroger's core values. The ideal candidate will blend strategic thinking with operational execution, manage forecasting and campaigns, and travel to meet partners as needed.