Manager Customer Development - Kroger & Harris Teeter - Cincinnati, OH

Job Details: Summary The selected candidate must be located in Cincinnati, OH and be local to Kroger. This position is responsible for selling Frozen Prepared Poultry and Frozen Raw Poultry products to Kroger and Harris Teeter, with a focus on growing market share and maintaining strong relationships within these established accounts. This role partners closely with key stakeholders across the frozen grocery network to deliver volume and profitability goals while upholding Tyson’s high standards for product quality and customer service. This position is highly focused on analytics and execution, including forecasting and demand planning, evaluating promotional performance, and translating data into actionable strategies. The role also manages day‑to‑day customer interactions and contributes to overall account performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product pricing and promotional programs aligned with customer strategy, market conditions, and profitability targets
• Lead forecasting and demand planning efforts
• Track performance against key metrics and business goals
• Provide data‑driven recommendations to improve business results
• Support broker management by partnering with Empire and Acosta to ensure strong retail execution, clear communication of priorities, and alignment on performance expectations
• Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Insights, Revenue Management, Supply Chain, and Retail Execution to achieve AOP sales and profitability goals

Requirements

Education Bachelor’s degree required; broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field normally acquired through four years of college. Experience 5+ years of professional experience required. Experience working with Kroger required 1–3 years of sales or customer‑facing experience preferred. Computer Skills Basic computer skills required. Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Special Skills Strong analytical skillset required, including forecasting, data analysis, and performance tracking Project management and strategic planning experience preferred. Travel Approximately 6-8 trips per year All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI‑generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI‑enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI‑supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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