Retail Execution Manager (Kroger)

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States; approximately 25–30% travel required to support field operations, customer engagement, market visits, and business initiatives across multiple geographies.

Base salary: $120,800–$151,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global food company with a portfolio of iconic consumer packaged goods brands.

What you will do

• Define retail execution priorities with the Customer Business Team and align them with Perfect Store standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop four Retail Sales Managers through performance management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build relationships with Kroger division leadership and identify incremental growth opportunities.
• Analyze division and store performance to improve routing, coverage models, execution, and return on investment.
• Lead third-party broker partners, manage broker investments, and deliver training on priorities, products, execution standards, competitive dynamics, and seasonal initiatives.
• Communicate performance results, competitive insights, and actionable recommendations while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of consumer packaged goods industry experience or similar experience.
• Experience building and leading teams in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on inclusion, development, and continuous improvement.
• Strong retail sales, finance, category planning, analytical, communication, presentation, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business intelligence and analytics tools such as Power BI, Circana/IRI, Market 6, Spark, and budget management systems.
• Knowledge of Kroger and the broker environment, with the ability to synthesize complex information and influence leadership through clear recommendations.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership-driven culture focused on meritocracy, collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Healthcare, prescription drug, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence programs, flexible work arrangements, and training opportunities.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.
• Wellbeing resources and learning opportunities supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial health.