Sr Account Manager, Kroger (Grocery)

October 31, 2026

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Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. Location Description Post Consumer Brands in Cincinnati is a small, but mighty, team handling the company's relationship with Kroger, one of our largest industry retail partners. The Post office is just a short walk from Kroger's headquarters and the reason we've set-up base in Cincinnati. Working and living in Cincinnati, you are also close to a growing food and drink scene, several sports stadiums, and historic charm. The Post Consumer Brands office in Cincinnati supports several charitable efforts, including local foodbanks and education programs. Responsibilities Overview Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in downtown Cincinnati, OH) Travel: ~15% Why This Role Matters Joining Post Consumer Brands as the Sr Account Manager for the Kroger Team means you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of iconic brands in partnership with one of the most strategic retailers in the CPG industry. This is a high-impact position where your expertise will influence major business decisions, drive profitable growth, and strengthen long-term relationships with Kroger. You’ll work in a collaborative, innovative environment that values your ideas and offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement. What You’ll Do <ul><li>Lead Kroger Relationship: Serve as a primary point of contact for Kroger’s merchandising teams, building strong partnerships and aligning strategies to deliver mutual growth. </li><li>Drive Strategic Planning: Develop and execute merchandising programs and omnichannel plans that maximize profitability and align with both Post Consumer Brands and Kroger objectives. </li><li>Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with internal partners—Category Management, Sales Planning, Trade Marketing, Ecomm, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance—to ensure seamless execution of initiatives. </li><li>Leverage Data & Insights: Analyze consumer and market data (Stratum/Market6, Circana, 84.51) to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and optimize trade investments. </li><li>Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Guide internal teams and Kroger collaborations on key initiatives, including CCP, Kompass, and innovation strategies. </li><li>Forecast & Plan: Partner with demand planning and supply chain to ensure accurate sales forecasts and effective inventory management. </li></ul>Qualifications What You Bring: <ul><li>Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in CPG sales/account management with proven success managing Kroger accounts required and understanding go-to-market strategies. </li><li>Skills: </li><li>Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities. </li><li>Exceptional communication—verbal, written, and presentation. </li><li>Analytical mindset with experience using syndicated data and trade planning tools. </li><li>Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Technical: Proficiency in Nielsen, Circana and Stratum/Market6, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with AI and analytics platforms is a plus. </li><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree required. </li><li>Mindset: Passion for winning, collaborative approach, and a drive to create influential partnerships.</li></ul>

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