National Account Manager – Kroger Growth Leader

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli is seeking a National Account Manager to drive Kroger sales, manage trade funds, forecasting targets, and MAPS objectives for assigned accounts. The role includes all customer communication, trade funds management, and accountability for volume, profit and in-store execution.

The position aims to grow our everyday confectionery business, build market share, and increase brand awareness by delivering sales growth and leading cross-functional initiatives with customers.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct selling experience.
• Kroger experience and/or confectionary experience preferred.
• Understanding of data systems.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and achieve sales controllables.
• Exceed MAPS objectives as outlined in customer game plan.
• Develop senior level customer relationships that drive joint business planning execution.
• Collaborate cross functionally to create customer driven initiatives that achieve game plan goals.
• Prepare and present customer facing presentations that drive Ghirardelli’s in-store execution.
• Demonstrate category management skillset to drive partnerships and execution.

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent

5+ years of direct selling experience

Kroger experience and/or confectionary experience preferred

Understanding of data systems

Strong analytical and computer skills

Job description

Ghirardelli is seeking a National Account Manager to drive Kroger sales, manage trade funds, forecasting targets, and MAPS objectives for assigned accounts. The role includes all customer communication, trade funds management, and accountability for volume, profit and in-store execution.

The position aims to grow our everyday confectionery business, build market share, and increase brand awareness by delivering sales growth and leading cross-functional initiatives with customers.