Mars Inc

Sr. Customer Manager - Kroger (Frozen)

Mars Inc$100K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of CPG account management or marketing experience in retail
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Valid driver's license with clean record; able to drive 50% of time
  • Experience with syndicated data sources like IRI, Nielsen
  • Knowledge in key account management, category management, or shopper insights preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term 3-year customer business plans to drive growth
  • Establish sales strategies for Kroger retail sites in collaboration with sales teams
  • Manage customer and broker relationships to enhance forecasting and order fulfillment
  • Translate customer visions into innovative product propositions
  • Implement promotional strategies to secure shelf space and account profitability

Benefits

  • Access to a diverse team and strong company culture guided by core principles
  • Focus on personal growth with support from Mars University
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment striving for positive change
  • Involvement in innovative projects and strategies that shape the industry
Full Job Description
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. You'll also need to hold a Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred You'll need a valid driver's 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: You'll 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: You'll 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: You'll 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 Mars's 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 we're 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. #KINDjobs

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
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125,000 employees
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Founded
1911

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