Sales Manager - Kroger Manufactured Product - Kroger Manufacturing

Develop profitable sales of Kroger Manufactured Product (KMP) to customers. Develop new business through new and existing accounts, as well as maintenance of existing business to accomplish overall company budgets and objectives and drive profitable growth. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in related field or experience equivalent
• Any knowledge of relevant business measures including profit/loss (P&L) drivers and resulting impact on business performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to analyze complex data and present effective reports
• Solid understanding of the value drivers and fundamentals in food manufacturing

Desired

• 5 years of manufacturing experience in sales and marketing.

• Search for and identify new customers for products that result in profitable sales.
• Establish and sustain productive and cooperative relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure business ventures are profitable.
• Provide expert knowledge of Kroger capabilities and products to customers.
• Lead product mix, pricing, shipping, packaging, and credit to ensure profitability, volume, and compatibility with production capabilities.
• Coordinate ordering, pricing, shipping, packaging, and credit to ensure profitability.
• Define promotional strategies to deliver incremental volume and profit.
• Define product pipeline ideas for sustained growth and obtain customer support.
• Maintain marketing intelligence on opportunities, problems, pricing, promotions and competitors.
• Develop information for budget preparation.
• Supervise sales education of agents/brokers pertaining to KMPs.
• Work with appropriate financial manager to establish pricing.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.