National Account Manager, Kroger (Remote - USA)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Liquid Death. We are currently looking for a National Account Manager, Kroger in the USA (remote position, Ohio-based preferred).

In this strategic and execution-driven role, you will take full ownership of the Kroger national account, managing relationships at the headquarters and divisional levels. You’ll be responsible for crafting customer-specific business plans, ensuring alignment across divisions, and leveraging cross-functional teams to drive in-store excellence and sales growth. This is a remote opportunity that combines strategic planning, retail execution, and data-driven decision-making in a fast-growing, purpose-driven brand environment. If you're passionate about blending creativity, impact, and sustainability, this role is for you.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the national HQ relationship with Kroger, developing tailored business plans and promotional strategies.
• Ensure divisional execution and alignment by coordinating with Kroger divisions and internal distribution teams.
• Manage and direct broker partners with clear KPIs, performance reviews, and execution expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including category insights, marketing, finance, and supply chain to meet business objectives.
• Ensure exceptional retail execution through compliance on display, planogram, and promotional programs.
• Analyze syndicated and internal data for forecasting, performance tracking, and risk/opportunity identification.
• Deliver compelling, insight-driven presentations during JBPs, QBRs, and top-to-top meetings with Kroger stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years in national or key account management, preferably with Kroger or large-format retailers.
• Experience managing broker networks and field sales execution.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of customer P&L, volume planning, and trade spend.
• Data-driven with proficiency in syndicated data tools (Circana, 8451, Vividly).
• Familiarity with Kroger systems and go-to-market structure is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, including HQ visits, divisional meetings, and retail audits.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean MVR, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Competitive base salary range: $100,000 – $130,000 (based on experience and location).
• Equity and performance-based total compensation package.
• Blue Shield medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP with HSA).
• Guardian dental and vision coverage.
• UNUM life insurance, disability, and supplemental insurance options.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 4% after 3 months, including student loan retirement match.
• Wellness perks: Headspace, ClassPass, EAP, travel assistance.
• Paid parental benefits including SNOO Bassinets.
• Nationwide pet insurance coverage.
• 17 paid holidays and flexible PTO policy.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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