National Account Manager - Kroger

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to drive strategic partnerships within the Grocery and Food retail sector. This remote position offers the opportunity to leverage your 5+ years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry to manage key accounts and achieve ambitious sales targets. You will collaborate with internal teams and lead broker relationships while utilizing data analytics to inform decision-making. With a focus on professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for a motivated individual ready to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Benefits

Fully Paid Health Insurance Premiums

Generous HSA Contribution

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off/PTO

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Involvement Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sales experience in CPG industry.
• Experience managing national accounts and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to meet sales goals in Grocery and Food retail.
• Achieve sales and profitability goals while managing budgets.

Skills

Strategic Sales Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Category Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

IRI

Circana

Nielsen

Job description

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

The National Account Manager - Kroger is responsible for directly managing and growing strategic partnerships between HARIBO of America and multiple Grocery / Food channel retailers, including Kroger and it's banner of grocery retailers nation-wide across the United States. The National Account Manager will achieve and/or exceed sales goals and KPIs by successfully partnering internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual goals.

This is a remote, field based position. The National Account Manager - Kroger will have 5+ years of strategic account sales and business development experience specifically in the CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, prior experience managing national accounts, experience managing Brokers, prior account management specifically calling on Kroger headquarters, and experience utilizing 84.51 data. While this is a remote field based position, the ideal candidate will currently reside in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area due to the geographic location of Kroger corporate headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies and plans that meet assigned sales and market share goals for assigned business in the Grocery and Food retail channel, including Kroger and it's banner of grocery stores nation-wide that include Kroger and/or it's subsidiaries: Ralphs, Dillions, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Pick N' Save, Metro Market, Mariano's, or other Kroger owned grocery store chains
• Consistently achieve sales and profitability goals, while operating within budgetary constraints, to contribute overall to the profitability of HARIBO of America
• Develop accurate rolling sales forecasts, partner with HARIBO's Supply Chain teams to minimize out-of-stocks
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including Trade Marketing, Brand Marketing, Commercialization, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Sales Finance
• Understand assigned customers, including Kroger and it's subsidiaries. Understand their strategies, operations, capabilities, and retail customer's goals
• Lead, collaborate, and manage Broker relationships
• Regularly provide business updates and reporting to key stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of strategic sales experience specifically within the CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
• Experience calling on corporate headquarters
• Working knowledge of customer and syndicated data tools (IRI, Circana, Nielsen, etc)
• This is a remote, field-based position that requires ability to travel up to 40% of the time, nation-wide, with overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience calling on/selling into Kroger headquarters and/or it's subsidiaries including Ralphs, Dillons, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Pick N' Save, Metro Market, Mariano's, or other Kroger owned grocery store chains
• Currently reside in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area due to the geographic location of Kroger corporate headquarters
• Prior experience managing National Accounts
• Prior experience managing Brokers
• Category Management experience / knowledge
• Candy, Confectionary, or Salty Snacks experience
• Experience utilizing 84.51 data to build insights and sell-in stories

Skills

• Ability to culminate data into a story
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in category analytics and fact-based selling

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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