Sr. Director, Kroger

About the role

The Experience:

As the Senior Director of Customer Development (Sales team), you will be the strategic architect of our partnership with Kroger, one of Colgate-Palmolive’s most critical retail partnerships. You will lead our Cincinnati-based team to drive sustainable growth, optimize category performance, and deepen our relationship with Kroger’s merchant leadership. You will be responsible for the total P&L across our iconic brands within the Kroger ecosystem. This role requires a visionary leader who understands the nuances of Kroger’s go to market strategies, division / banner operations, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) retail media solution, 8451 competence along with having an Omnichannel mindset to drive success on Kroger.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership
• Team Management & Culture
• Financial & Operational Excellence

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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