National Sales Lead, Sparkling Beverages — Kroger Channel

0101 Coca-Cola North America

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 146,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Manager, National Sales – Kroger Sparkling Soft Drinks to lead the joint business planning process for our Sparkling portfolio and translate brand strategies into executable plans that win with shoppers and drive incremental growth.

You’ll partner with Kroger category teams, bottlers, and Coca-Cola commercial groups to optimize assortment, programming, and promotions, ensuring flawless plan execution and strong in-store presence across

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline preferred.
3+ years of experience managing key accounts in CPG or beverage categories with a track record of delivering growth.
Expertise in business planning, promotional development, and joint initiatives with retail partners.
Strong ability to interpret syndicated data and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Develop annual business plans in partnership with Kroger’s category team, system bottlers, and internal commercial teams, outlining growth priorities, activation strategies, and joint initiatives.
Drive assortment optimization, programming, and promotional excellence to maximize on‑shelf availability and category visibility.
Partner with bottlers and internal field teams to ensure flawless plan execution across all regions, driving sustainable results.