Here at BlueTriton, we are the name behind your favorite bottled water brands and home-delivery service - we are all about hydration. With trusted brands that put smiles on customers' faces no matter the occasion, BlueTriton plays an important role in the flow of everyday life. As we work to build something different, something better, what we do is more important than ever. With our deep commitment to helping make a positive impact for generations to come, we welcome those with a thirst and desire to inspire fresh, bold ideas that create change and have the tenacity and grit to do what's right for our people and our communities. BlueTriton is not only a place to build a career you can be proud of but can also provide you with the opportunity to be fiercely good.

　　We have a team of brilliant individuals who come to work every day to challenge one another, reimagine hydration and help grow our business. Quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join us for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

　　Whether your career interest is rooted in Finance, HR, Marketing, Sales, IT, Sustainability or our Legal/Regulatory/Government team, professional roles at BlueTriton within our Corporate Teams could very well be the place for you to uncap your potential! Regardless of your area of interest, be prepared to join a team that is deeply committed, boldly innovative, and fiercely good for our consumers and customers, for our people, and for our communities.

　　Job Description

　　We are seeking a Manager, Shopper Activation (supporting Kroger and Target) to be located in Cincinnati, Minneapolis or Stamford, CT and reports to the Sr. Manager, Shopper Activation.

　　The candidate will provide functional expertise crossing brand and retail program management with emphasis on driving connectivity and collaboration between sales, brand and national shopper efforts. This person will manage relationships at the retail level to include brand and shopper marketers, sales teams, category management, channel development and insights team. The candidate must have Kroger and/or Target experience and have driven creating integrated omni channel shopper experiences that stimulate brand demand and drive conversion in a fast-paced, technological shopper environment. A clear understanding of each retailer within the Channel and their priorities and opportunities to build successful go to market plans is key.

　　Omni Channel Program Management

　　• Lead internal sales and external agency cross-functional team to develop optimal and

　　actionable strategies, concepts and tactics for Kroger, Target and Albertsons/Safeway

　　• Establish overarching channel priorities and develop shopper marketing briefs with

　　clearly defined objectives and KPIs aligned to brand and sales team goals

　　• Work with external vendors/agencies to execute projects as assigned

　　• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets

　　• Manage retailer shopper budgets across retailers and brands; this includes but is not limited to

　　owning incremental dollar request and vendor payments

　　• Manage creative and legal approval process

　　• Measure post-promotion results using agency and internal data

　　Brand Program Management

　　Work closely with the brand and agency team to manage timelines and ensure correct

　　brand assets and lead key meetings with brands and retailers

　　• Work with fellow Shopper Marketers to align efforts and drive efficiency

　　• Commercialize shopper plans within the brand and sales organizations

　　• Manage creative approval process with agency and brand teams

　　• Drive the planning and implementation of brand programs in retail

　　• Budget management

　　Qualifications

　　Skillsets Required:

　　• Minimum of 5 years of omni channel marketing, promotions or advertising experience including experience with Kroger and/or Target.

　　Industry knowledge including current trends, consumer packaged goods and

　　retailer information, and business philosophies

　　• Motivational leadership, inspiring team to deliver top performance every day against

　　assigned business

　　• Strategic thinking in the development of Omni Channel Shopper programs and management

　　of day-to-day business

　　• Strong listening skills and attention to details with sound decision-making skills

　　• Passion about business and drive to

　　improve/grow assigned client/business

　　• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills

　　• Some travel is required

　　BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

　　BlueTriton Brands offers an unrivaled portfolio of water brands for healthy hydration, including Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Origin™, Ozarka®, Poland Spring®, Zephyrhills®, AC+ION® Alkaline Water, Splash Blast® Flavored Water Beverage, Splash Fizz® Flavored Water Beverage Saratoga® and Pure Life® Purified Water.