Business Development Manager - Strategic HR Client Job Openings

Job Opportunity – Business Development Manager with Feldkamp Marketing

Do you have CPG/Retail business development experience? Do you have the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships? Do you want to be a part of a growing and innovative organization, calling on a market with unlimited opportunities? If you answered yes, we want to speak to you! 

This is a hybrid position with requirements to be in person for specific needs to the business; candidates must live within the Cincinnati area. 

Feldkamp Marketing is seeking a purpose-driven, results-oriented Business Development Manager to lead our growth initiatives within the Kroger landscape. This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build lasting relationships, and be a key player in driving our company's mission forward. You'll lead with purpose, helping brands thrive and ensuring that Feldkamp continues to be the premier broker in the industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Champion growth by building strong, lasting partnerships with both new and existing clients, driving business expansion and delivering on key business objectives.
• Be a strategic force, developing and executing initiatives that influence sales, merchandising, distribution, shelving, and promotional display activities across the Kroger network.
• Lead new item meetings, develop compelling sales materials, and drive product sample and planogram development to ensure brands succeed on Kroger's shelves.
• Build relationships with Kroger category managers and clients alike, fostering trust, transparency, and a shared vision of success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious goals and align strategic business plans with the company's broader mission.
• Achieve sales targets by executing powerful merchandising plans and promotional strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and develop a team, both directly and indirectly, while fostering a purpose-driven, collaborative culture.
• Superior execution skills with an unwavering attention to detail, time management, and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful, ambitious, and solution-oriented, thriving in a culture of innovation and impact.
• Critical thinking and strategic vision to transform data into actionable insights and excellent communication and presentations skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of CPG/Retail B2B sales experience, ideally within the Kroger network.
• Proven success in business development and sales with a strong ability to prioritize, lead, and manage multiple high-impact projects.
• Focused, goal-driven, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of your team, your clients, and the brands you represent.

At Feldkamp Marketing, we've been exclusively partnering with Kroger for over 38 years, empowering brands to achieve remarkable growth in one of the nation's largest retail environments. Our legacy is built on trust, innovation, and a relentless drive to make a difference for our clients. We don't just broker deals; we build partnerships and strategies that shape the future of brands at Kroger.

As part of the Feldkamp family, you'll join a culture where we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where innovative thinking thrives, and everyone is encouraged to lead with purpose. We're proud to be Kroger's most trusted broker, but we're even prouder to create an inspiring place to work that's purpose-driven and impactful. Together, we unlock new opportunities and create lasting success for our clients, our people, and our partners.

Apply online today. Be part of our future!

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