The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for achievement of business objectives for the category/brands: sales, merchandising, distribution, shelving and promotional display activity
• Develop new relationships to grow business and help company expand
• Maintain existing business
• Think critically when planning to assure project success
• Build productive relationships with clients as well as key Category personnel at Kroger
• Lead new item meetings, sales materials, product samples and planogram development

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to lead a team of either direct or indirect reports
• Superior executional skills with strong attention to detail and time management
• Resourceful problem solver with ability to learn quickly
• Ambitious self-starter who will be proactive finding solutions
• Ability to convert data into solid strategic recommendations
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Solid Excel and PowerPoint program skills
• Provide accurate, well-organized data in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years’ in CPG/Retail B2B Sales experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in business development, sales, prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Focused and goal-oriented

ABOUT FELDKAMP MARKETING: 

Our company has served Kroger for over 35 years. Our Nutrition clients consist of iconic brands across the Health and Wellness Spectrum including Natural and Conventional Vitamin Supplements, Sports Nutrition/Weight Management, Whey/Plant-based Proteins and Adult Nutrition. Our team strives to be the voice of authority in the Health and Wellness space and provides leadership that will result in category growth by appropriately responding to category trends as well as our deep understanding of the Kroger customer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Owns, leads and drives sales across Vitamin Team
• Responsible for achievement of business objectives for the category/brands: sales, merchandising, distribution, shelving and promotional display activity
• Builds productive relationships with clients as well as key Category personnel at Kroger
• Develop in-depth understanding and become an expert in the category you are leading
• Create and analyze sales reports and presentations as needed for brand analysis
• Analyze business performance data and competitive landscape to keep Vitamin Team informed of trends and opportunities that impact ability to meet annual goals
• Lead new item meetings, sales materials, product samples and planogram development
• Use key insights to drive brand activity, new products, strategies, and thought leadership

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to lead a team of either direct or indirect reports
• Superior executional skills with strong attention to detail and time management
• Resourceful problem solver with ability to learn quickly
• Ambitious self-starter who will be proactive finding solutions
• Ability to convert data into solid strategic recommendations
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Solid Excel and PowerPoint program skills
• Provide accurate, well-organized data in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years in CPG/Retail B2B Sales experience
• Proven track record in business development, sales, prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Leading and collaborating with multi-functional teams