Key Account Manager - Kroger

coke; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Cincinnati is seeking a Key Account Manager, Kroger, to lead a cross-functional team delivering Kroger business results. You will provide subject matter expertise to resolve complex issues and achieve annual goals.

You will develop vision and strategy, build joint business plans, drive plans, and negotiate partnerships to optimize performance and share. Strong data storytelling and Nielsen/IRI skills are essential, with 30% travel and relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required.
• 5 Years’ experience with National Account management experience building and executing JBPs with a customer required
• CPG National Account Management experience required
• Residence within the Cincinnati, OH (within 50 miles) area required
• Ability to utilize and mine syndicated data to translate into fact-based storytelling required
• Must be self-motivated and highly organized with an entrepreneurial spirit to succeed.
• Must have a verifiable list of current contacts with appropriate buyers & divisional managers.
• Solid computer skills in Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word. Strong understanding and analytical skills in utilizing Nielsen/IRI syndicated data.
• 30% Travel by car and/ or plane required
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive long distances.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team delivering Kroger business results.
• Develop vision and strategy to support long-term and short-term objectives.
• Build and execute joint business plans with customers.
• Drive annual plans and negotiate optimized partnership agreements.
• Provide insights to deliver pricing, merchandising, and innovation metrics.
• Oversee performance reporting and close gaps to hit objectives.

Skills

National Account management

JBPs

CPG experience

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Nielsen/IRI data

Job description

Job Description Summary:

At The Coca-Cola Company, we exist to refresh the world and make a difference through loved brands, done sustainably for a better shared future. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader; it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world. Our North America Operating Unit (NAOU) Advanced Hydration division is a dynamic, fast‑paced business unit at The Coca-Cola Company where teams come together to lead what’s next in hydration. With a portfolio that includes BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Powerade, vitaminwater, and smartwater, the group is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, strong collaboration, and shared ambition. This is a place for people who think differently, move with agility, challenge the status quo, and thrive in an ever‑changing category. Joining the team means helping shape the future of hydration alongside passionate, collaborative teams committed to winning.

THE ADVANCED HYDRATION DIVISION is looking for a Key Account Manager, Kroger to join our team.

The Key Account Manager, Kroger, will lead a cross-functional team delivering business results across our Kroger business. This individual will provide subject matter expertise to resolve complex customer issues and deliver annual goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Development

• Strategic leader responsible for the Direct Customer/Business Management of the assigned customer.
• Create and develop the vision and strategy to support both long-term and short-term business objectives.
• This leader will exhibit subject matter expertise and demonstrate from experience they have successfully built and created joint business planning models for customers.
• Drive processes and execution of annual plans across assigned customers and bottlers. Delivery of key business and financial metrics including topline results (Revenue, volume, Share) and key financial metrics (trade spend and T&E budgets) will be required.
• Partner with Sr. Management and cross-functional team members to build Annual Plans to achieve both short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Lead divisional annual negotiations ensuring an optimized partnership agreement is in place that supports overall organizational priorities.
• Collaborative leader of a cross functional team responsible for the development and implementation of overall customer selling stories, while providing key insights to deliver key execution metrics (Pricing, Merchandising, and Innovation).
• Oversee the on-going account updates and performance reporting against key metrics and problem solves plan gaps while bringing forward recommendations to deliver on required business objectives.
• Develop and leverage top level external relationships to optimize brand positioning in the market.

System Leadership

• Participate in all system routines as needed (Customer Core Teams) to provide customer updates including annual plan targets and elements and on-going customer performance updates and action plans to deliver annual plans.
• Work closely with Coca-Cola NAOU + Bottler Customer Leads (Directors/AE’s) to maximize mutual customer plans, results, and execution.
• Build and leverage relationships with both internal teams and Bottlers to ensure alignment and focus on delivering key customer objectives.

Cross Functional Communication and Collaboration

• Provide on-going updates on customer plan results and opportunities to Advanced Hydration management.
• Participate in key cross functional routines to provide on-going plan updates and ensure flawless execution of customer programs and initiatives.
• Provide customer input to annual plans including all Marketing, Commercial and Innovation plans.

Organizational/People Development

• Fully leverage all cross functional resources to deliver best in class capabilities to customers including selling stories, consumer and customer marketing and insights and revenue growth management plans.

• Manage to an annual T&E budget for department ensuring alignment with internal financial objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required.
• 5 Years’ experience with National Account management experience building and executing JBPs with a customer required
• CPG National Account Management experience required
• Residence within the Cincinnati, OH (within 50 miles) area required
• Ability to utilize and mine syndicated data to translate into fact-based story telling required.
• Must be self-motivated and highly organized with a powerful desire to produce results with an entrepreneurial spirit to succeed.
• Must be able to quickly assess the needs of the business, develop an action plan & manage the required change. The ability to effectively intermingle with a wide variety of business professionals is essential.
• Must have a passion for building brands, new products, and long-term growth.
• Must have a verifiable list of current contacts with appropriate buyers & divisional managers.
• Solid computer skills in Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word. Strong understanding and analytical skills in utilizing Nielsen/IRI syndicated data.
• 30% Travel by car and/ or plane required
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive long distances.
• Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy Company standards per Driving Policy.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Pay Range:

United States: 110,000 - 120,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Cincinnati

Travel Required:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 5, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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