Strategic Growth Lead – Key Accounts (CPG)

Kinder's; Walnut Creek (CA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder’s is seeking a Business Development Manager for Albertsons Safeway to drive profitable growth across Kinder’s national organization, divisions, and banners. You’ll manage day-to-day relationships and develop growth plans across brick-and-mortar, ecommerce, loyalty, and retail media platforms.

The role requires strong analytical and financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate national strategies into local execution.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of CPG sales or related commercial experience.
• Direct experience supporting Albertsons/Safeway mandatory.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with trade investment, forecasting, and promotional planning.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Albertsons’ national merchandising teams, regional/division leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute annual customer plans and Joint Business Plans aligned with Kinder’s priorities and Albertsons’ objectives.
• Translate national strategies into division- and banner-level plans reflecting regional shopper needs and merchandising priorities.
• Position Kinder’s as a trusted growth partner by bringing forward actionable category, shopper, and consumer insights.
• Lead omnichannel growth plans across Albertsons’ websites, apps, pickup and delivery platforms, and loyalty programs.
• Lead base and promotional forecasting, event planning, and forecast alignment with Sales Planning and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage trade investment across the ABSCO business to support strategic objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and drive results without formal authority.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Skills

CPG sales

Customer management

Commercial experience

Albertsons/Safeway experience

Tools

Albertsons Partner Portal

Job description

Kinder’s is seeking a Business Development Manager for Albertsons Safeway to drive profitable growth across Kinder’s national organization, divisions, and banners. You’ll manage day-to-day relationships and develop growth plans across brick-and-mortar, ecommerce, loyalty, and retail media platforms.

The role requires strong analytical and financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate national strategies into local execution.