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Kroger Store Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Upper Arlington, OH · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Hamilton, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Bowling Green, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

West Chester, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Blanchester, OH · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Goshen, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Dayton, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Powell, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

West Chester, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Mason, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

STORE/NIGHT CLERK

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

$12 - $16.25/hr

... manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all ... The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being ...

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How much do kroger store manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for kroger store manager in Ohio is $51,432.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $61,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Kroger store manager do?

A Kroger Store Manager oversees the overall operations of a Kroger grocery store, ensuring it runs efficiently and profitably. Their responsibilities include managing staff, maintaining inventory, meeting sales goals, ensuring customer satisfaction, and upholding company policies and standards. Store Managers also handle budgeting, scheduling, and resolving customer or employee issues. They play a key role in training employees and fostering a positive work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kroger store manager?

To thrive as a Kroger Store Manager, you need strong leadership, retail operations knowledge, and a background in business or management, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale (POS) technology, and scheduling software is important. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities ensure effective store operations, customer satisfaction, and achievement of sales and profitability goals.

What are some common challenges faced by Kroger store managers, and how can they effectively address them?

Kroger Store Managers often face challenges such as balancing operational efficiency with exceptional customer service, managing diverse teams, and meeting sales targets in a fast-paced retail environment. To address these, successful managers prioritize clear communication, foster a positive team culture, and use data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Building strong relationships with both employees and customers is key, as is staying adaptable to changing company policies and market trends. Proactively addressing staffing, inventory, and customer concerns helps maintain smooth store operations and achieve business goals.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Kroger Store Manager jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Kroger Store Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Kroger Store Manager job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,432 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Senior Manager, National Sales - Kroger Sparkling Soft Drinks

The Coca-Cola Company

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Coca-Cola rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 443 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 445 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Job Description Summary:
At The Coca-Cola Company, we create the brands and experiences that refresh billions of consumers every day-and we do it through powerful customer partnerships that deliver category growth and business value. The Senior Manager, National Sales - Kroger Sparkling Soft Drinks plays a critical role in shaping success for both Coca-Cola and Kroger, one of North America's premier retail partners. In this role, you will lead the joint business planning process for our Sparkling portfolio, translating brand strategies into commercially executable plans that win with shoppers and drive incremental growth.
This position provides a unique opportunity for an ambitious commercial leader to manage a high-profile national customer, leverage advanced insights, and collaborate across the Coca-Cola System to deliver excellence in execution. You'll combine relationship leadership, data-driven decision-making, and operational precision to elevate distribution, on-shelf availability, and programming impact across thousands of Kroger stores. If you are passionate about partnership, analytics, and delivering results at scale, this role offers a platform to strengthen your expertise and accelerate your career in a dynamic retail environment.
What You'll Do for Us
  • Act as a system-wide expert on Kroger's business, translating customer strategy into Coca-Cola's approach for the Sparkling category.
  • Develop annual business plans in partnership with Kroger's category team, system bottlers, and internal commercial teams, outlining growth priorities, activation strategies, and joint initiatives.
  • Drive assortment optimization, programming, and promotional excellence to maximize on-shelf availability and category visibility.
  • Partner with bottlers and internal field teams to ensure flawless plan execution across all regions, driving sustainable results and win/win outcomes.
  • Monitor business performance using analytics and syndicated data to identify gaps, recommend course corrections, and pursue incremental opportunities.
  • Guide initiatives that capture share growth versus competitors and expand Coca-Cola's presence in key Kroger banners.
  • Serve as primary contact for Kroger's Sparkling beverage business, ensuring alignment of commercial objectives and consistent communication of priorities.
  • Solve operational challenges rapidly, maintaining exceptional service levels and supporting supply and replenishment processes.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, and Shopper Insights to convert strategic platforms into winning in-store activations and promotional plans.
  • Champion innovation and embrace new ideas to drive customer and shopper value across national programs.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience managing key accounts in CPG or beverage categories with a track record of delivering growth.
  • Strong expertise in business planning, promotional development, and negotiating joint initiatives with retail partners.
  • Knowledge of retail ecosystems and bottler environments, including system planning and execution dynamics.
  • Advanced ability to interpret syndicated data and performance metrics to make informed decisions and influence outcomes.
  • Proven skills in complex selling, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management within a matrix environment.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable with a strong results orientation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence in engaging senior-level customer and internal stakeholders.

What We'll Do for You
  • Provide opportunities to manage large-scale customer relationships that shape the marketplace for Coca-Cola Sparkling brands.
  • Offer high-impact collaboration with Marketing, Revenue Growth, and Retail Operations to broaden your commercial expertise.
  • Deliver advanced tools, analytics, and training to support business planning and data-informed decision-making.
  • Enable career progression within national sales leadership roles across Coca-Cola's retail organization.

Location
Cincinnati, OH | Travel up to 10%
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Skills:
Account Management, Business Insights, Client Service, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation, Persuasion, Pricing Strategies, Promotion Development, Retail Execution, Sales Cycle, Sales Process, Strategic Business Planning, Strategic Insights, Teamwork, Trade Spend Management
Pay Range:
United States: 119,000 - 145,800 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Cincinnati
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
September 15, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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About Coca-Cola

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On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton brought his perfected syrup to Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta where the first glass of Coca‑Cola was poured. From that one iconic drink, we’ve evolved into a total beverage company. More than 2.2 billion servings of our drinks are enjoyed in more than 200 countries and territories each day. We are constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing added sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. We are committed to offering people more of the drinks they want across a range of categories and sizes while driving sustainable solutions that build resilience into our business and create positive change for the planet.

Industry

Food services and drinking places and food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US