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Post Consumer Brands · 1 day ago

Associate Director of Sales, Kroger

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Post Consumer Brands, headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., is committed to providing delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The Associate Director of Sales for the Kroger Team will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic brands in partnership with Kroger, driving profitable growth and strengthening long-term relationships.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Lead Kroger Relationship: Serve as the primary point of contact for Kroger’s merchandising teams, building strong partnerships and aligning strategies to deliver mutual growth

Drive Strategic Planning: Develop and execute merchandising programs and omnichannel plans that maximize profitability and align with both Post Consumer Brands and Kroger objectives

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with internal partners—Category Management, Trade Planning, Marketing, Ecomm, Supply Chain, and Finance—to ensure seamless execution of initiatives

Leverage Data & Insights: Analyze consumer and market data (Stratum/Market6, Circana, 84.51) to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and optimize trade investments

Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Guide internal teams and Kroger collaborations on key initiatives, including CPI, Kompass, and innovation strategies

Forecast & Plan: Partner with demand planning and supply chain to ensure accurate sales forecasts and effective inventory management

Qualification

CPG sales/account managementKroger account managementData analysisAnalytical mindsetTrade planning toolsNielsenCircanaStratum/Market6LeadershipNegotiationRelationship-buildingCommunication skillsExcelPowerPointAI familiarityPassion for winningCollaborative approachProblem-solvingFast-paced environment