GROCERY MDSG/DSD ADULT BEVERAGE & INSPIRED SELLING SPECIALIST (Finance)
Execute the base plan by bringing sales plan to life in stores. Work with DSD vendors to support event selling. Serve as subject matter expert for DSD, adult beverage categories. Assist merchandising team with strategic and tactical aspects of division grocery and corporate category management of local and seasonal adult beverage categories. Communicate with corporate teams to ensure implementation of strategic category plans, which take advantage of company size and, at the same time, are sensitive to individual markets. Identify incremental sales opportunities using the provided plan. Maintain product mix and plan-o-grams. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
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:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Any practical experience using computer assisted ordering (CAO)
- Any assistant store leader or adult beverage sales merchandising experience
- Proficient knowledge of Kroger systems and software
- Ability to effectively work with diverse groups
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any division field specialist experience- Work with and maintain positive trade relations and develop strategic alliances with DSD vendors to support event selling
- Review categories using corporate Reviewer, Market Reviewer, syndicated data and other data sources
- Provide necessary financial information to corporate and division merchandising teams to assist them in achieving sales
- Provide the corporate category manager with analyses needed for making strategic decisions
- Provide upward feedback to corporate, Procurement and Manufacturing teams to achieve purchasing efficiencies
- Guide stores on sales floor planning for promotional events
- Manage and communicate division-specific category and plan-o-gram updates to store teams
- Oversee monitoring of daily/weekly reports to identify any product cost or transportation charge corrections
- Ensure all store associates and field specialists have a complete understanding of all aspects and functions of the grocery department and its alignment with the company business strategy
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all state, county and city liquor laws
- Travel to division stores on a regular basis and work with store teams to promote sales with inspired selling, increase gross margin, improve market share and execute company-specific programs
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
