Account Manager in Houston, TX - with Growth Opportunities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger’s Customer 1st Strategy
• Drive Our Brand sales in assigned division through sales plan execution and enhancement
• Manage, develop, direct and motivate merchandising representatives to achieve/exceed sales budgets
• Implement all programs- new item introductions, retail pricing, price point executions, displays- and provide division feedback
• Direct and manage Kroger service projects accurately and effectively
• Maintain proper retail pricing to an acceptable level versus competition
• Manage/supervise and train full-time staff
• Oversee management/training of part-time employees (KOMPASS/Surge Reps)
• Consistently and effectively communicate with division, Corporate Office and suppliers
• Attend zone meetings to provide specific data on Kroger Brand products in order to increase Our Brand sales
• Responsible for division expense management and control
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver

Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 year degree or high school diploma/GED equivalent with 10+ years grocery and retail management experience
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Read, understand and insure implementation of plan-o-grams
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Computer/internet access with knowledge of email and web based applications
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to:
  • operate motor vehicle unassisted
  • remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
  • lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
  • continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions and have unlimited upper body mobility
  • have unlimited manual dexterity
  • lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
  • tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Retail grocery store experience with strong merchandising and marketing skills
• Typing/computer skills
• Management/supervisory skills

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• 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
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships with Merchandising and Category Management teams at local and corporate level to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Coaching – providing timely guidance and feedback to Kroger Brand Retail Managers, Retail Representatives and office personnel to help strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to employees, management and customers in the English language
• Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent
• 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
• 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
• 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 from all parties involved
• Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards
• Self-Starter – prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
• 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