At Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, we love our people and they love our culture and the opportunities that come with being a part of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation. Our Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Values are at the core of who we are, what we believe, and what brings us together as one united Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation team. Come explore the endless opportunities in an environment where we support you and your professional success. As we grow together, we win together. Our success has always been driven by the skills and ideas of our talented and diverse team members. We value work/life balance, diversity and inclusion! Now is the time to achieve more and to take your career further with Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation.

?As a Sales Strategy Manager at Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, you will use your strategic thinking skills to represent our brand to some of the world’s most respected and recognized retail operations and be an important member of a cross-functional commercial team. This position is responsible for working across multiple functions to develop sales strategies, ensure flawless execution and monitor performance of assortment, merchandising, pricing, shelving, and promotional initiatives.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Build strong business relationships with key CPG retail partners to identify opportunities and sell in relevant solutions that will be mutually beneficial, leveraging the full KKDC product portfolio.
• Proactively tracking and analyzing business and brand results on a national, regional and customer basis.
• Leveraging the Category Management & Shopper Insights Team to identify and analyze pricing, distribution and other category/brand opportunities at the Banner and Region level.
• Working alongside our Account Directors, Marketing and Finance teams to manage spending efficiency / effectiveness and adherence to feature price guidelines for all categories.
• Evaluating the performance of multiple product launches, corporate promotions, and other initiatives – effectively communicating the results to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Working with Supply Chain to ensure the right product is available at the right time, in the right format for the right channel
• Ensuring best practices are continually developed for optimal execution and effectively implemented at the Customer level

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience translating corporate objectives into meaningful and effective programs.
• Experience within the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry managing multiple key customers.
• Key account management experience preferred – Headquarter retailer, distributor, broker.
• Proven experience calling on buyers and/or category managers at the headquarter level.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders across various levels and functions.
• Client focused, with a strong capacity to build credibility and trust.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Support industry trade and distributor shows as necessary.
• Working knowledge of MS Office to include PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to travel 50-60%

**Subject to any legally required accommodations and applicable state or local law, Krispy Kreme requires individuals in certain positions/locations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire.**

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• PTO and “dream” days
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

* Candidates must be currently based in the Atlanta market *