What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Growth Specialist position at 360 Merchandising Solutions?
**Benefits:**
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, bonus structure, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our employee-owned company fosters a culture that empowers and engages our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Grocery Merchandising Strategist to join our business development team at 360 Merchandising Solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving business growth through strong leadership, coaching, and management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster trusted partnerships with clients and Kroger stakeholders to drive business growth and innovation.
- Leverage data to inform strategic decisions and provide expert category and brand insights using Kroger systems and syndicated data sources.
- Develop and support promotional plans aligned with Kroger's goals, providing analytical, technical, and administrative expertise.
- Communicate sales strategies to stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution of promotional and merchandising activities.
Requirements:
- 4-year degree in Business or equivalent education.
- Proven experience working in merchandising/sales.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and management skills.
- Ability to effectively craft and deliver a message to senior-level executives.
- Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
