Kroger Key Account Leader — CPG Growth & Strategy

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

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.