KPP/SR PRODUCT-INNOVATION & REBATE SERVICES LEADER

The Kroger Co

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Change Management, Consultative Sales, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Diversity, Executive Relationships, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Pricing, Product Programs, Project/Program Management, Relationship Management, Sales, Sales Management, Tableau, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
17 days ago

Lead New Product Development, Sales, Client Services, Analytics, and Program Management for the KPP Rebate Services Program. Drive growth and retention of the Rebate Services client base. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Minimum

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic program management, product development, or client engagement
  • Proven track record in executive-level relationship management and sales leadership
  • Experience in vendor management and data analytics/reporting infrastructure
  • Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and reporting platforms.
  • Understanding of rebate programs, pricing strategies, and financial modeling
  • Ability to design and implement new products/programs aligned with business goals
  • Expertise in consultative selling and executive-level presentations
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • High-level problem-solving and innovation mindset

Desired

  • Advanced degree
  • Background in consultative sales and executive-level client engagement
  • Proven success in innovation and change management initiatives
  • Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of the KPP Rebate Services Program, driving process optimization, product innovation, and executive-level reporting to enhance efficiency, client value, and strategic decision-making.
  • Build executive-level relationships to position KPP's rebate services as strategic solutions, lead consultative discussions to align offerings with client priorities, and oversee development of tailored, data-driven pitch materials.
  • Maintain and strengthen executive client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to anticipate needs, align new product builds with long-term goals, and drive retention through innovation and high-touch engagement.
  • Design and implement a rebate tracking system to ensure compliance with benchmarks, collaborate with vendors on strategic programs, and drive continuous optimization to strengthen partnerships and deliver measurable impact.
  • Architect and oversee reporting infrastructure delivering critical insights; lead next-gen analytics platform development to enhance data accessibility, client engagement, and strategic decision-making.
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of the KPP Rebate Services Program, driving process optimization, product innovation, and executive-level reporting to enhance efficiency, client value, and strategic decision-making.
  • Build executive-level relationships to position KPP's rebate services as strategic solutions, lead consultative discussions to align offerings with client priorities, and oversee development of tailored, data-driven pitch materials.
  • Maintain and strengthen executive client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to anticipate needs, align new product builds with long-term goals, and drive retention through innovation and high-touch engagement.
  • Design and implement a rebate tracking system to ensure compliance with benchmarks, collaborate with vendors on strategic programs, and drive continuous optimization to strengthen partnerships and deliver measurable impact.
  • Architect and oversee reporting infrastructure delivering critical insights; lead next-gen analytics platform development to enhance data accessibility, client engagement, and strategic decision-making.
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

About the Company

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The Kroger Co