The Kroger Co.
Corporate Position Profile
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Senior Category Manager - Seasonal Candy
1860 KK 0101810
Drug/GM
Marketing Manager of Drug/General Merchandise
Administrative Support Personnel (ASP)
10
Exempt
Cincinnati, OH
Position Summary:
Manage corporate specific categories. Develop and attain budgeted sales, gross margin, and market share. Work
closely with Corporate Category Managers and supervise Category Administrative Assistant. Communicate with
divisions to ensure implementation of Strategic Category Plans that take advantage of company size and at the same
time are sensitive to individual markets. Exhibit a leadership style that promotes behavior that values respect,
honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Essential Job Functions:
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Develop and communicate corporate strategic category plans with focus on Divisions, including: Strategic
category plans and direction; global category plans, weekly sales plans, ad plans, display plans, demos,
rollers, special programs, seasonal and annual merchandising programs; negotiate corporate contracts,
manage and communicate Division specific assortment updates, ownership of sales, gross margin, and market
share.
Develop and achieve budgets by category and Division and develop category plans to achieve targeted sales
budget by Division.
Maintain positive trade relations and develop strategic alliances with suppliers.
Interview and negotiate with manufacturers.
Develop Kroger specific selling programs for specific categories.
Manage marketing funds and pre-paid accounts, and supplier pre-paid accounts.
Develop Corporate Brand strategy and implement in all markets, including all Kroger manufactured and
procured product lines in assigned categories.
Coordinate new Corporate Brand items, both procured and manufactured, with the Marketing Manager.
Coordinate Corporate Brand procurement and rebids with the Marketing Manager.
Assist in meeting targets, Corporate Brand budgets, and share goals for assigned categories.
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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Competencies/Skills:
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
Core Competencies:
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Building Strategic Working Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to
facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and
those of the organization.
Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
message
Customer Focus - Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing
and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on
business results.
Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding
safety standards.
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Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the
work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes,
requirements, or cultures.
Coaching – Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/
skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing
data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course
of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts,
constraints, and probable consequences.
Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals
beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations.
Negotiation – Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the
support and acceptance of all parties.
Results Oriented – Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment: using measurement
methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment: tenaciously working to meet or exceed
those goals while deriving satisfaction from the process of goal achievement and continuous
improvement.
Technical/Professional Knowledge, Compliance and Skills – Achieving a satisfactory level of
technical and professional skill or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keeping up with
current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Ensures compliance with laws and
regulation applicable to the company.
Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming
responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing
standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Requirements
Minimum Position Qualifications:
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Corporate Category Manager or Division Assistant Merchandiser
Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Exposure to Category Management tools such as Kroger Category Management System Data Warehouse
(KCMSDW), dunnhumby, Business Objects, Pricing and Sales Plan tools
Experience in a comparable position
Leadership skills
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Project management experience
Ability to travel independently
Desired Previous Job Experience
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Division District Coordinator
Procurement experience
Business or bachelor's degree
Knowledge of retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics
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