Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Manager, Growth Solutions - Regional Channels Job Locations US-IL-Naperville Posted Date 5 days ago(9/19/2025 4:44 PM) Category Customer Service/Support Company KeHE Distributors FLSA Status Exempt Requisition ID 2025-27601 Work Type Remote Why Work for KeHE? Full-time
Pay Range: $88,500.00/Yr. - $117,900.00/Yr.
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Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
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Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Growth Solutions Manager is responsible for being a subject matter expert in market dynamics affecting the regional retailer channels. By leveraging analytics and marketplace knowledge, this role is responsible for helping KeHE customers increase sales and trade area relevance though assortment and merchandising. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Functions Identify product trends specific to regional channel retailers by analyzing: Category, attribute and marketplace trends; Consumer behavior shifts; Shopper purchase patterns.Analyze consumer behavior shifts and shopper purchase patterns.Conduct market visits and attend trade shows and industry events.Curate consumer, demographic, syndicated, and internal data to create optimum, innovative, and actionable assortment and merchandising solutions.Develop PowerPoint presentations for regional retailers showcasing category insights, hot trends, new and emerging items, and merchandising concepts.Translate data into actionable insights for KeHE’s sales teams and retail partners.Source new forms of consumer and market data to provide actionable insights specific to regional channels. Lead webinars, present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner.Lead KeHE’s analysis and support for the internal business development team.Establish and maintain relationships with key regional retailers based on trust, marketplace knowledge, and results.Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Management, Sales and Sales Enablement teams within KeHE.Participate in industry speaking events such as panels, news article interviews, etc.Develop ROI reporting by analyzing implementation rate at retail, product success rates, and sales growth in regional retailers.Support training and development of Growth Solutions team members.Maintain safeguards of confidential company information. Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field of study.Minimum of three years prior experience in food industry analytics (retailer, supplier, distributor or data provider).Knowledge in market dynamics, industry shifts, and retailer landscapes is mandatory.Foodservice (including GPO), Convenience, Exports, and/or other non-traditional grocery retailer experience preferred.Proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.Proficiency with SPINS, IRI, CSIA, ShopperSights, Mintel software.Willingness to travel (20%).

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

Experience with query writing and/or IBM Cognos Connection a plus.Knowledge in market dynamics, industry shifts, and retailer landscapes specifically in alternative channels including convenience stores, airports, exports, specialty retail shops, and food service.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time pressures.Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced business environment.Natural, specialty and/or fresh product knowledge.Project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.Demonstrated thought leadership and creativity skills.Strong understanding of merchandising tactics and strategies.Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills.Willingness to take initiative on projects with minimal supervision.Experience with visualization tools, such as PowerBI, is a plus. Requisition ID 2025-27601 Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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