Lead Shopper Marketing Manager

USA (Remote)

$122K/yr – $152K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end shopper marketing for the Food Channel with Albertsons and Kroger, linking brand strategy to retailer execution while leading a two-person team and a data-driven budget program.

  • Drive cross-functional Food Channel strategy with Sales, Insights, and eCommerce across markets and retailers.
  • Lead annual planning, budget allocation, and performance measurement using syndicated data to optimize spend and impact.
  • Build strong internal and retailer partnerships, own agency/creative briefings, and coordinate calendars for launches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead shopper marketing strategy and program development for TRBC's brand portfolio across the Food Channel, with direct ownership of the Albertsons and Kroger businesses end-to-end.
  • Partner with Marketing & Insights to align shopper programming with overarching brand and campaign strategies across the portfolio.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including retail partners and sales teams, through consistent and proactive communication.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Insights, Marketing, and eCommerce to develop and execute Food Channel strategy, customizing plans by market and retailer as needed.
  • Co-develop integrated trade and marketing calendars with Sales for key channels and retailers, driving both volume and brand equity across established brands and innovation launches.
  • Utilize syndicated data tools to measure program performance and share results internally / externally.
  • Apply a data-driven approach to decision-making, using KPI analysis, trend identification, and shopper insights to optimize programming and investment.
  • Monitor evolving market, consumer, and shopper trends through agency partners, synthesizing and socializing relevant findings with Sales and cross-functional teams.
  • Own annual budget development for key channels, allocating funds strategically and maintaining spend at or below budget throughout the year.
  • Direct agency partners and internal creative services teams in developing marketing materials that effectively support channel programming.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports managing east and west regional food accounts.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned
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Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice

Progressive and sustainable, we're always looking at what's next. Talking Rain is experiencing double-digit growth, primarily driven by Sparkling Ice, America's #1 Sparkling Water. We're constantly innovating. We fail fast and use what we learn to produce incredible results. All of this is possible because of our Rain Makers. This diverse group of people shows up every day with an insatiable curiosity and a drive to get things done—and we can always trust them to make it happen. Things move fast around here, which is why we're so thankful for the flexibility they bring. Above all, our Rain Makers are just an approachable, empathetic bunch—because creating connections is at the core of everything we do.Our people are our most important asset. That's why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.We've come a long way since we were founded in 1987 by two men in a bar. If you're looking for your new home, a place where you'll be empowered to make an impact, visit our website to learn more about the people and events that helped form the company we are today and will be tomorrow.

Founded in 1987
Washington, USA
474 employees (55 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$122K/yr – $152K/yr

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Lead Shopper Marketing Manager

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice · USA · Remote