Division Promo Planning Group Lead

• Oversee the development and execution of promo strategies across all departments for the selected divisions. Ensure integrated and division-specific promo strategies are created that enable the enterprise's goals and strategic objectives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Minimum
• 5+ years of experience in division and/or Corporate Merchandising
• Any experience managing and leading groups of administrative managers
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of space management software tools and capabilities
• Proficient in customer management tools such as Kroger systems, 84.51, Business Objects, Pricing and Sales Plan tools
• Knowledge in customer management software tools and capabilities
• Strong knowledge of the retail environment, as well as consumer and competitive market dynamics
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree business
• Any category management (assortment, pricing and sales planning) experience
• Any store leadership experience
• Serve as the primary point of contact for division leadership (e.g., VPs, controllers, etc.)
• Oversee division-level financial roll-up to ensure high-quality, market-relevant planning
• Re-balance plans and financials across departments and division group
• Report division performance to key leaders
• Ensure strategic priorities are shared between General Office (G.O.) and division
• Provide input to departments in defining top-down budgets
• Support divisions in conducting major events, working within Merchandising execution timelines
• Manage teams of department-aligned promo planners
• Develop top talent and reward success
• Ensure strong talent pipeline and succession planning, in collaboration with HR
• Create opportunities for growth, skill development, and career progression across specialized cohorts
• Recognize/celebrate success and effective collaboration while evaluating ways to evolve/sustain success
• 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation