Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company known for producing award-winning bourbons and whiskeys. The Strategic Account Manager – Kroger will execute the Kroger Account Strategy, identify opportunities, and develop selling stories to drive distribution and programming across the retailer.

Responsibilities

• Grow overall Sazerac volume & share growth on both Private Label and National Brands (where applicable) in Kroger Corporate
• Identify and sell in distribution and programming on Private Label, and where applicable, priority brand initiatives
• Identify opportunities that support our stated long-term objectives and use fact-based selling to secure distribution and promotional activity
• Build Private Label Brands that justify programming, display and investment from Sazerac and Kroger
• Develop relationships to the degree that Sazerac is considered a consultant, driven by mutual success and growth. Strengthen existing and develop new relationships with key Kroger personnel (GO & Division’s) via vertical call coverage and using internal CMS
• Fully accountable for setting up and managing the Private Label pricing structures for Kroger
• Secure, understand, and utilize national and state level pricing standards for Private Label & National Brands in order to act as Kroger's advocate and drive programming
• Develop tools and processes that lead to insights and actions. Likely sources will include Market 6, IRI, iDig, COGNOS, and Excel

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant sales or sales analytics experience, preferably with Kroger
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• A valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights/weekends)
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

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