National Account Manager, Kroger

Harvest Group • Cincinnati, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kroger National Account Manager develops strong omni-channel relationships, provides strategic direction, and executes best-in-class practices to drive sales and meet profitability goals for client partners. The role maintains close communication with key retailer partners and client contacts to understand their needs while executing company goals and strategies.

This position must be based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Harvest Group does not cover relocation for applicants who do not currently reside in the area. The role supports the Kroger account and works across the organization to align client and company strategies with the retailer’s direction and goals.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of current consumer packaged goods account management experience working with Kroger.
• Experience leveraging data into actionable insights.
• Current experience with item-level forecasting.
• Training in strategic negotiations.
• Radical curiosity about retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ownership mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to proactively and creatively problem solve.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing digital advertising strategies on Kroger.com.

Responsibilities

• Align the client and company strategy with the retail account’s direction and goals.
• Build new relationships and maintain current relationships with all levels of the retail customer.
• Oversee and manage the current product listing, opportunities for new business, and new product launches.
• Develop strategies for profitably growing the customer and categories.
• Develop monthly sales and demand forecasts.
• Work cross-functionally within the organization.
• Create sales presentations for Kroger.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competition, and account changes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed