National Account Manager, Kroger & Albertsons

About the position As a Senior Trade Marketing Lead overseeing the Kroger & Albertsons account, you will play a pivotal role in providing analytical support and developing sales and trade strategy to achieve segment growth and financial targets. This position is a unique blend of National Account Sales, Trade Fund Management, Category Insight, Category Management, Shopper Marketing and Data Analytics, requiring strong cross-functional competency. Responsibilities • Lead and manage the Kroger & Albertsons account, developing and nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders. • Drive collaborative efforts to achieve growth and financial targets. • Develop and implement trade marketing and sales strategies aligned with overall business objectives. • Utilize data analytics to identify opportunities, trends, and areas for improvement. • Work closely with Sales, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Category Management teams to ensure coordinated efforts and holistic strategies. • Provide leadership and guidance in a cross-functional environment. • Utilize your expertise and experience with Kroger and/or Albertsons to tailor strategies to the unique dynamics of these accounts. • Leverage understanding of 84.51 to enhance data-driven decision-making. • Demonstrate proficiency in sales and trade finance to develop and manage budgets effectively. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to optimize trade investments. • Be a self-starter capable of developing and executing national account finance and sales strategies. • Drive initiatives to enhance market share and profitability. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus). • years of experience in trade marketing, sales, and account management, with a focus on Kroger and/or Albertsons. • Proven success in developing and implementing trade marketing and sales strategies. • Experience with 84.51 data analytics platform. • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in sales and trade finance. • Self-motivated with the ability to drive national account strategy and execution. Nice-to-haves • MBA is a plus Apply tot his job