## Associate Business ManagerApplylocations: Corporate Office Newporttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 5, 2026 (4 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103911**WHO WE ARE:****Entrepreneurial | Expert | Exclusive | Empowering*** We are entrepreneurial growth agents for our clients and our company.* Backed by PLM’s 35+ years of experience, we bring unparalleled Kroger expertise.* We operate exclusively at Kroger, where our team excels in navigating its strategy, systems, and decision-making processes.* We are an employee-owned company, fostering a culture and work environment that empowers and engages employees.**WHAT WE DO:**three sixty Merchandising Solutions specializes in the strategic expansion of CPG client product portfolios at Kroger, America’s leading grocery retailer. We provide a wealth of merchandising expertise and vast brokerage capabilities in all facets of grocery retailing.* Relationship Management* Category Management* Insights & Analytics* Space Optimization* Promotional Planning* Administration**POSITION SUMMARY:**As an Associate Business Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of small to mid-sized CPG clients, owning both business performance and day-to-day execution. This role operates with guidance and oversight from a Senior Business Manager (SBM) and/or Director and is designed to build the skills necessary to independently manage larger, more complex client businesses over time. The Associate Business Manager combines strategic thinking and hands-on execution, serving as the primary driver of results across the assigned desk.* **Relationship management**: Lead and strengthen client engagement. + Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, aligning strategies and fostering collaboration with Kroger stakeholders with guidance from a SBM or Director as needed + Ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment across clients, Kroger, and internal teams + Lead day-to-day client engagement, escalating complex, strategic, or high-risk topics appropriately* **Insights & analytics**: Leverage data to drive strategic decisions. + Pull and manage data through 84.51 Stratum, OnDemand and related systems + Create and distribute weekly & period scorecards and standard reports + Analyze and monitor performance to identify opportunities or risks + Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations, aligned to business objectives + Ensure data accuracy, consistency and professional deliverable formatting* **Promotional planning**: Develop and execute strategies to drive growth. + In partnership with SBM and/or Director develop, execute and support promotional plans aligned with client strategy and Kroger’s guardrails, providing strategic, analytic, technical, and administrative support + Communicate promotional strategies to stakeholders to ensure effective execution + Monitor performance and recommend optimization opportunities based on results* **KOMPASS and innovation:** Drive assortment and new item success. + Support clients through the KOMPASS process, recommending new product introductions and merchandising opportunities with Senior Business Manager or Director guidance + Assist in aligning brand and product strategies with Kroger category objectives + Coordinate execution of new item setup and launch readiness* **Administration:** Own timely & flawless administrative support + Manage Kroger and internal systems and tools (ex. 1worldsync, Syndigo, DemandTec, MS Planner and Sharepoint, etc.) + Own execution of processes, documentation and form submissions (examples include item setup, contracts, and promotional workflows). + Support client payment reconciliation process + Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all administrative activities. + Coordinate with support resources when applicable while retaining accountability for outcomes and execution quality.* **Project Management:** + Manage and communicate progress and timelines on tasks & projects + Prioritize workload and manage responsibilities within established guidelines + Work effectively with cross-functional teams to accomplish shared goals* **Industry voice of three sixty:** Professionally represent and promote three sixty + Serve as an ambassador, representing three sixty Merchandising Solutions to clients, Kroger stakeholders, and the overarching community + Build credibility through consistent execution, insights, and professional communication + Develop industry knowledge and presence over time, strengthening effectiveness and leadership capability**MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** 4-year degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Economics or equivalent education* 4+ years of relevant industry experience* Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint* Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web-based applications* Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team* Expert organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills* Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision* Ability to effectively craft and deliver a message to senior level executives* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task* Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems**MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:*** *Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodations* + Must be able to: - remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time - lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally**DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:*** Administrative support position in office environment* Data analysis and reporting experience* Retail or grocery experience in a HQ environment* DSD Experience is a plus**COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:***Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:** Adaptability – Effectively adjusting to changes in tasks, processes, or work environments.* Building Strategic Working Relationships – Building collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.* Building Trust – interacting with Kroger suppliers and employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.* Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to Kroger and P.L. Marketing employees.* Decision Making – Analyzing opportunities, issues or problems leveraging data to make informed, effective decisions aligned with objectives.* Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results* Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations* Self-Starter– able to work without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period* Work Standards – setting and maintaining high performance expectations and accountability for results.
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