What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Merchandising Strategist position at 360 Merchandising Solutions?
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our business development team at 360 Merchandising Solutions. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic expansion of our clients' product portfolios at Kroger, America's leading grocery retailer.
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.
- Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web-based applications.
- A blend of grocery merchandising and data analysis experience is desired.
