Business Development Manager

Kinder's Meats.Deli.BBQ

. Drive profitable growth for Kinder’s across Albertsons Companies’ national organization, divisions, and regional banners .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing customer relationships and executing strategic plans within the CPG sector, particularly with Albertsons. Proficient in driving profitable growth through data analysis, promotional planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

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CPG Sales ExperienceCustomer ManagementPromotional PlanningAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Trade Investment ManagementForecastingMerchandisingRetail ExecutionCategory ManagementJoint Business PlanningAssortment OptimizationData AnalysisPerformance AnalysisItem Authorization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsStorytelling SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Albertsons Partner PortalDigital Commerce PlatformsRetail Media CapabilitiesShopper Marketing ToolsSales Planning Software

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsRetailOmnichannel GrowthCustomer InsightsInventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive profitable growth for Kinder’s across Albertsons Companies’ national organization, divisions, and regional banners
Manage day-to-day customer relationships with Albertsons stakeholders
Develop and execute annual customer plans and Joint Business Plans
Translate national strategies into division- and banner-level plans
Bring actionable category, shopper, and consumer insights
Identify opportunities to expand distribution, improve assortment, increase household penetration, and accelerate profitable sales growth
Lead item-authorization and assortment-optimization processes, including new-item presentations and innovation selling
Develop omnichannel growth plans across Albertsons’ websites, apps, pickup and delivery platforms, for U, FreshPass, and other shopper engagement programs
Lead base and promotional forecasting, event planning, and forecast alignment
Manage trade investment, promotional funding, shopper marketing, digital media, and customer-specific investments
Support and evaluate annual planning and promotional negotiations
Partner with replenishment and supply chain teams to support service levels and address inventory or execution risks
Prepare and deliver line reviews, category reviews, customer business reviews, and customer-facing presentations
Drive execution of planograms, displays, secondary placements, seasonal programs, cross-merchandising, and off-shelf programs
Establish priorities and performance expectations for broker partners and monitor execution
Track and communicate customer, category, and financial performance
Collaborate with Sales Strategy, Category Management, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Sales Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Trade Finance, and Operations teams
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, maintain accountability against milestones, and deliver measurable results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
5–7 years of CPG sales, customer management, or related commercial experience
Direct experience supporting Albertsons / Safeway mandatory
Understanding of Albertsons’ national and division-level operating model
Proficiency with Albertsons Partner Portal, item authorization, promotional planning, merchandising, and retail execution
Familiarity with Albertsons’ digital commerce, loyalty, personalization, and retail media capabilities, including for U and Albertsons Media Collective
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with trade investment, forecasting, promotional planning, and performance analysis
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skills
Experience working with and managing broker partners across multiple geographies
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work and drive results without formal authority
Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
401(k)
Bonus / incentive eligibility
Equity grants
Competitive health benefits
Parental leave
Flexible work outside the office to support work-life balance and personal commitments