The Director of Kroger Insights will champion the development and maintenance of the go-to-market analytics designed to support, track, and grow core and new product initiatives for the Kroger Team.
They will act as a leader by providing the analytics and insights needed to optimize pricing, promotion, distribution, displays and shelf placement, and lead business review analysis.
The position will develop and maintain value-added and actionable category management tools, incorporating customer learning and strategic brand insights that will guide sales and account managers to achieve volume and distribution objectives.
This position will perform as if they are an internal consultant and trusted advisor to our sales organization and clients.
As a leader, they will help execute strategy through the development of tools, process, and people to drive productivity and effectiveness as well as optimize the full analytics process from data to insightful recommendations and action with the team.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree plus 7-10 years CPG industry sales and category management experience
Must have experience of leading, developing, and motivating individuals and team of 2+ for 3+ years
High level of proficiency in SPINs (Satori), Nielsen, IRI data, 84.51, Stratum
In-depth experience in selling story development, category reviews & category management principals
Well-honed analytical and highly advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
A proven record of driving efficiency across a team and/or organization
Advanced communications skills, ability to clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise manner
A demonstrated competency in multi-tasking and problem-solving with focus on meeting deadlines
Strong analytical and strategic thinker; can turn self-developed strategies/efficient processes into execution
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
PTO and Sick days
11 paid company holidays per year
1 Floating holiday
2 paid volunteer days per year
3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid company life insurance
401k with company match
Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)