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Kroger Family of Companies Division Promo Planning Group Lead in Cincinnati, Ohio
Oversee the development and execution of promo strategies across all departments for the selected divisions. Ensure integrated and division-specific promo strategies are created that enable the enterprise's goals and strategic objectives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as the primary point of contact for division leadership (e.g., VPs, controllers, etc.)
Oversee division-level financial roll-up to ensure high-quality, market-relevant planning
Re-balance plans and financials across departments and division group
Report division performance to key leaders
Ensure strategic priorities are shared between General Office (G.O.) and division
Provide input to departments in defining top-down budgets
Support divisions in conducting major events, working within Merchandising execution timelines
Manage teams of department-aligned promo planners
Develop top talent and reward success
Ensure strong talent pipeline and succession planning, in collaboration with HR
Create opportunities for growth, skill development, and career progression across specialized cohorts
Recognize/celebrate success and effective collaboration while evaluating ways to evolve/sustain success
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum *
5+ years of experience in division and/or Corporate Merchandising
Any experience managing and leading groups of administrative managers
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of space management software tools and capabilities
Proficient in customer management tools such as Kroger systems, 84.51, Business Objects, Pricing and Sales Plan tools
Knowledge in customer management software tools and capabilities
Strong knowledge of the retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics
Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Desired *
Bachelors Degree business
Any category management (assortment, pricing and sales planning) experience
Any store leadership experience