General Mills · 1 day ago
Associate Manager, Retail Marketing - Kroger
General Mills is seeking a dynamic Associate Manager, Retail Marketing to drive growth with their key retail partner, Kroger, in Cincinnati. The role involves developing and executing customer-centric marketing programs while collaborating closely with various teams to align brand objectives with customer needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategy and execution of General Mills' customer marketing programs for Kroger, aligning brand objectives with customer needs
Develop omnichannel shopper marketing plans and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Manage creative briefs, timelines, and budgets for shopper campaigns
Foster strong relationships with sales and marketing teams at General Mills and Kroger
Analyze data and optimize plans to drive business results
Serve as a marketing expert and partner to the sales team
Present at customer meetings, showcasing marketing programs and capabilities
Manage agency relationships, including search and media
Drive innovation and collaboration to grow the Kroger business
Lead customer marketing efforts for our Cereal portfolio, a high-priority area for General Mills and Kroger
Manage our top portfolio event for Kroger: Back to School
Collaborate with internal teams (The Agency, Sales) to develop and execute marketing plans
Work with external agencies (creative, media, Kroger Precision Marketing) to bring plans to life
Analyze campaign performance and optimize for results
Mentor and guide junior team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field
5+ years' experience in a brand, agency, or shopper marketing role
Demonstrated understanding of the Kroger retail environment and shopper dynamics
Experience working with cross-functional teams and agency partners
Project and budget management experience
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Experience building learning agendas and leading test plans
Ecommerce marketing experience with search and media
Strong ability to lead through ambiguity
Strong presentation skills
Benefits
Foundation of health benefits
Retirement and financial wellbeing
Time off programs
Wellbeing support and perks
Annual incentive program
Company
General Mills
General Mills is a food company that manufactures and markets branded consumer foods.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.7B2024-10-15Post Ipo Debt· $2.7B
1928-11-30IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-07
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