Sr. Customer Manager Kroger (Frozen)

Accelerator a global Division of Mars Snacking is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel whats next for Snacking. Its home to both emerging and enduring brands including KIND TRÜ FRÜ NATURES BAKERY RXBAR EGGO POP-TARTS and RICE KRISPIE TREATS. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a start-up our Division has the ambition to accelerate the future of snacking by delivering products consumers love today discovering category-shaping innovations for tomorrow and developing entrepreneurial teams whose impact will last for generations.
Were looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast and driven performers with a growth mindset. Were proudly part of Mars while also building something boldly different. If this inspires and energizes you youve found the right place where you can do cool things with fun people for one of the biggest snacking companies in the world!

As a Key Account/Customer Development/Management Sr. Manager at Mars you would be responsible for leading development and execution of key account strategies for our Insert Customer Name across our Insert Product Name of products. This position will create implement and run short- and long-term strategic business plans to accelerate customer category and Mars Insert Business Segment growth.

What are we looking for
5 years of CPG account management or marketing experience within a retail setting.
Youll also need to hold a Bachelors degree; advanced degree preferred
Youll need a valid drivers license and clean driving record with ability to drive 50% of the time
Previous experience working with syndicated data sources: IRI Nielsen etc.
Experience in value channel key account management category management shopper insights or broker management within CPG strongly preferred.

What will be your key responsibilities
Delivering Operating Plans: Youll develop 3-year customer business plans inclusive of business trends latest innovation base assumptions market share NSV operating profit and ROI on Trade insights.
Developing Strategies: Youll also establish sales strategies across Kroger local retail sites in partnership with Mars sales teams to manage product distribution merchandising and secure incremental shelf space product promotional placement and account profitability using a broad range of data sources.
Customer / Broker Relationship Management: Youll liaise across Kroger entities broker financial parties and Mars teams to streamline go-to-customer strategies forecast accuracy order management/fulfillment S&OP planning and customer score card delivery.
Innovation: Translate customer vision into winning propositions and develop innovation pipelines within Marss internal Marketing and Customer Marketing teams.

What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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