Kroger Growth Lead - CPG Account Manager (Hybrid)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Cincinnati is hiring a Sr Account Manager for the Kroger Team. You will lead the Kroger relationship, develop merchandising programs, and collaborate across functions to deliver growth with one of the retailer's most strategic partners.

The role requires 7+ years in CPG sales, a Bachelor’s degree, and a collaborative, data-driven mindset. This hybrid position blends field and office work in Cincinnati, OH.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in CPG sales/account management with proven Kroger experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kroger relationship: primary contact for Kroger merchandising teams and strategies.
• Develop and execute merchandising programs and omnichannel plans for profitability growth.
• Collaborate with internal partners—Category Management, Sales Planning, Trade Marketing, Ecomm, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance.
• Analyze consumer and market data to identify opportunities and optimize trade investments.
• Guide cross-functional teams and Kroger collaborations on key initiatives (CCP, Kompass, innovation).
• Forecast and plan with demand planning and supply chain for accurate sales forecasts and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen Circana

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

Stratum/Market6

Job description

Post Consumer Brands in Cincinnati is hiring a Sr Account Manager for the Kroger Team. You will lead the Kroger relationship, develop merchandising programs, and collaborate across functions to deliver growth with one of the retailer's most strategic partners.

The role requires 7+ years in CPG sales, a Bachelor’s degree, and a collaborative, data-driven mindset. This hybrid position blends field and office work in Cincinnati, OH.