Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Job Title: Associate Customer Business Manager - Kroger
Location: Remote
Reports to: Ice Cream US Associate Director Kroger
THE ROLE:
This position will support the Customer Business Manager and Team Lead on the Kroger Ice Cream Business. This position will directly interact with the Kroger Category and Associate Category Managers.
The purpose is to deliver sustainable and competitive growth by developing and optimizing assortment, driving return on investment as it relates to promotional and demand creation while partnering with supply chain to deliver on time and in full.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build and Execute Joint Business Plans with Kroger
• Own the Associate Category Manager relationship inclusive of promo execution and contract submissions
• Oversee Evergreen planning while managing trade investment efficiently
• Lead the KOMPASS Reset / New Item Submission Process
• Drive trade investment effectiveness and efficiency via NRM; partner with shopper marketing to do the same
• Drive insights to action, delivering key insights to business partners, while leveraging data to optimize how we go to market with Kroger.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to provide in depth MICC and competitive promotional analysis
• Ensure all deductions and post audits are completed in an effective and timely manner
• Oversee a Sales Analyst including their daily responsibilities and career development
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working
IDEAL EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree required
2-5+ years experience in CPG or Retail Industry
A self starter, who takes ownership of their business
Analytical expertise, ability to see trends and develop recommendations from data (i.e., Circana, Nielsen, Numerator)
Microsoft Office: Excel & Power Point proficiency required
Skilled written and verbal communicator
Strong attention to detail to manage numerous processes, spreadsheets and forms
Ability to manage ambiguity and complex situations with many different data sources while crafting the story
Ability to build strong relationships and influence others
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:
Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
Flexible ways of working
Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
Time off to rest and recharge
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
Health-related savings and spending accounts
Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)
Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Benefits: TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
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