Oversee the development and execution of promo strategies across all departments for the selected divisions. Ensure integrated and division-specific promo strategies are created that enable the enterprise's goals and strategic objectives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for division leadership (e.g., VPs, controllers, etc.)
- Oversee division-level financial roll-up to ensure high-quality, market-relevant planning
- Re-balance plans and financials across departments and division group
- Report division performance to key leaders
- Ensure strategic priorities are shared between General Office (G.O.) and division
- Provide input to departments in defining top-down budgets
- Support divisions in conducting major events, working within Merchandising execution timelines
- Manage teams of department-aligned promo planners
- Develop top talent and reward success
- Ensure strong talent pipeline and succession planning, in collaboration with HR
- Create opportunities for growth, skill development, and career progression across specialized cohorts
- Recognize/celebrate success and effective collaboration while evaluating ways to evolve/sustain success
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- 5+ years of experience in division and/or Corporate Merchandising
- Any experience managing and leading groups of administrative managers
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of space management software tools and capabilities
- Proficient in customer management tools such as Kroger systems, 84.51, Business Objects, Pricing and Sales Plan tools
- Knowledge in customer management software tools and capabilities
- Strong knowledge of the retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree business
- Any category management (assortment, pricing and sales planning) experience
- Any store leadership experience
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™.
Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift.
Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items.
We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
To learn more about us or apply for a job, visit TheKrogerCo.com.
