Retail Growth & Execution Leader

Kraft Heinz; Kentucky; On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Retail Execution Manager in the Cincinnati Sales area to lead four Retail Sales Managers, align with CBT, and drive growth through in-store excellence. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, relationship-building with Kroger, and broker management to maximize ROI.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in consumer goods, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record of leading teams in fast-paced environments. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of consumer packaged goods or similar experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Self-starter with motivation and creative thinking.
• Experience building and leading teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong retail sales, finance, category planning and/or analytical background.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including reporting and presentations.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.
• Proficient in BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Circana/IRI, Market 6, Spark, budgeting systems).
• Ability to synthesize complex information and influence leadership with clear recommendations.
• Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define retail execution priorities with CBT and align with Perfect Store.
• Lead and develop a team of Retail Sales Managers to achieve growth goals.
• Build relationships with Kroger division leadership and broker teams.
• Analyze division/store performance and optimize routing and coverage.
• Communicate ROI and insights from events and store performance.
• Collaborate with CBT and broader RETEX team on action plans.
• Lead third-party broker partners with strategic direction and oversight.
• Develop and deliver broker supervisor training on priorities and product knowledge.
• Share updates on upsell opportunities and gains with stakeholders.
• Use data to identify opportunities and drive actionable plans.
• Provide competitive intelligence to CBT and RETEX leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-efficient workstreams.
• Manage budgets and broker investments with strong ROI.
• Travel 25–30% to support field operations across geographies.

Skills

Proven leadership

Team building

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Autonomous work style

Strong presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Circana/IRI

Market 6

Spark

Budget management systems

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Retail Execution Manager in the Cincinnati Sales area to lead four Retail Sales Managers, align with CBT, and drive growth through in-store excellence. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, relationship-building with Kroger, and broker management to maximize ROI.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in consumer goods, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record of leading teams in fast-paced environments. Travel up to 30% is required.