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Team Lead, Category Leadership – Kroger & Harris Teeter
Cincinnati, OH
The Category Team Leader (Kroger) position is responsible for leading a team of associates toward delivering confectionery growth for Mars Wrigley and Kroger, our largest customer within the grocery channel. The Team Lead will develop and coach a team of four associates, elevating the team’s ability to influence the customer in creating and executing growth plans that deliver mutual business results. This role will also act as a category thought leader internally, providing both the tactical and strategic direction needed to make quality decisions for the category.
What are we looking for?
7+ years of Consumer Goods Sales and Category Management experience, preferably across multiple channels and national retailers
Experience leading a team
Highly proficient in MS (PowerPoint & Excel) & Relevant Data Tools (Nielsen/IRI Scan & Panel Data, JDA, Numerator, 84.51)
Strategic Agility
Advanced Interpersonal Skills and ability to build meaningful relationships
Strong Communication Skills
Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time)
What will be your key responsibilities?
Lead the team responsible for engaging with Kroger on Confectionery category growth decisions related to assortment, merchandising, pricing and shelving both in-store & online (Everyday Candy Aisle, Seasonal Candy Aisle, Transaction Zone).
Lead and coach team in the development of actionable category growth plans that drive mutual business results for Mars Wrigley & Kroger.
Collaborate closely with Mars Wrigley sales and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and alignment on category and customer growth plans.
Be a category thought-leader, staying on top of the latest shopper insights and category trends; clearly articulating growth strategies and providing guidance to internal and customer stakeholders toward quality category decisions
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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.
Best-in-class 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.
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