PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LEADER

Lead all aspects of developing and executing a strategic partnership. Solve complex problems, work effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrive in a fast paced setting that is constantly evolving. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree related field
- 7+ years in corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, or venture capital with experience in retail or technology
- Self-starter who can excel in a fluid environment with ability to balance multiple projects / priorities at a time
- Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team and ability to develop others
- Practical business sense with the ability to translate between strategic business decisions and their operational implications
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain a network of relationships which facilitate the partnership development process and decision-making
- Exceptional executor with extraordinary focus on details, accuracy and quality
- Excellent communication and presentation (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams and influence decision making within senior-level audiences
- Demonstrated ability to drive insightful analysis and complex projects with increasing levels of responsibility
- End-to-end partnership execution experience, including identifying, developing, and executing successful strategic partnerships

Desired
- Master's Degree related field- Lead cross-functional team made up of senior leaders to define strategic objectives and evaluate partnership opportunities against those objectives
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Establish the ongoing processes that will enable the company to continue to build out its partnership development capabilities
- Work in collaboration with partnership implementation team to build integration plans that will result in realizing the business case
- Act as a subject matter expert on assigned deals, including business model, and supporting valuation and transaction structure
- Partner with Finance to develop commercial and financial models that support strategic partnership objectives
- Lead cross-functional team (Finance, Legal, Operations, Commercial teams) through business case development, deal execution, and proper partnership integration
- Identify partnership opportunities which support the company's strategic priorities through interaction with senior business leaders and organic pipeline generation
- Travel to Kroger campuses and vendors for meetings
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation