Duties & Responsibilities:

• Update/customize presentations with sales data utilizing the resources available (IRI, Nielsen, Market 6, 84.51, Meijer VendorNet, etc.)
• Assemble post-event analytics to evaluate account specific trade
• Mine data for trends to uncover opportunities and vulnerabilities to the business
• Manage communication and relationship with multiple buyers
• Scheduled bi-weekly calls and as needed when challenges arise
• Handle PO issues and ship-to allocation break downs
• Provide weekly allocation reports for Kroger and Meijer when needed
• Manage communication and relationship with Customer Service Representatives via weekly calls and ad hoc requests (ship-to’s, supply locations, etc.)
• Assist in Headquarter sales calls and In-person selling at some divisions for Kroger
• Capitalize on Kroger division selling opportunities
• Identify areas of upside for our retail broker and third party DSD provider
• Responsible for running daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Complete contracts, update TPM, Morton internal system
• New item set-up
• Work on resolving outstanding deductions and credits
• Manage POS orders and tracking for third party DSD provider

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, analytics, or similar field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of category management and insights, customer selling, or business development experience
• Demonstrated strong analytical experience with data query systems (IRI and/or Nielsen, 84:51, Market 6, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Ability to evaluate customer's needs and develop a solution that aligns with business objectives
• Ability to anticipate business opportunities and challenges
• Strong decision-making skills that advance critical priorities
• Capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems
• Work collaboratively and effectively with key stakeholders throughout the organization
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• This position is can be located in Chicago or Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area