84.51° Overview:
84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.
Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.
84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.
Join us at 84.51°!
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As a Lead Commercial Strategy & Sales Consultant, you are responsible for owning both commercial strategy and sales consultation for a defined set of streamlined 84.51° solutions (84.51° Collaborative Cloud).
This role blends the responsibilities of a Commercial Solutions Consultant and an Insights Sales Consultant, creating a tighter connection between strategy development, product alignment, and front-line sales execution. You serve as a key liaison between Sales, Product, Tech, and Commercial Strategy—ensuring solutions are positioned effectively, sold efficiently, and continuously informed by market and client feedback.
This role is intentionally scoped to offerings with well-defined use cases, standardized delivery, and clear strategic purpose.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Strategy & Solution Ownership
- In partnership with G4, lead commercial strategy for assigned solution(s), including positioning, go-to-market approach, and commercial principles.
- Partner closely with Product and Technology teams to align solution capabilities and roadmaps to client demand and commercial growth.
- Incorporate market trends, competitive intelligence, and client feedback into solution evolution and prioritization.
Sales Consultation & Pitch Support
- Actively participate in client pitches, providing solution-specific domain expertise and real-time guidance during the sales process as needed.
- Support sales teams with optimized scoping recommendations aligned to client business objectives and solution guardrails.
- Serve as a trusted solution expert for Account Executives navigating complex or nuanced client scenarios.
Proposal Scoping & Deal Enablement
- Lead scoping once opportunities advance, partnering with Data Science, Product, and technical teams to design optimal proposals.
- Translate client needs into clear technical requirements and negotiate scope details during the proposal phase.
- Own creation of client-facing proposals and ensure alignment to commercial standards.
Kickoff & Knowledge Transfer
- Lead internal project kickoffs following deal close to ensure seamless handoff from sale to delivery.
- Provide teams with full context on client objectives, scope decisions, and success measures.
Commercial Enablement & Collateral
- Create and maintain external sales collateral, including sales decks, one-pagers, use cases, and client case studies.
- Maintain internal commercial materials such as FAQs, rate cards, commercial standards, and contracting guidance.
- Support solution launches and enhancements in partnership with Sales Enablement and Product teams.
Governance & Stakeholder Alignment
- Support leadership review and recommendations for complex approvals (e.g., data exports for 84.51° Collaborative Cloud).
- Proactively engage Kroger and internal stakeholders when solutions require co-development, alignment, or endorsement.
COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS
Strong cross-functional collaboration is required. This role partners closely with:
- Sales/Account Management: Provide solution expertise, messaging, and proposal support.
- Product: Align commercial strategy with roadmap and solution evolution.
- Technology & Data Science: Ensure feasibility, efficiency, and clarity in solution design and execution.
- Solutions Education & Enablement: Coordinate launches, enhancements, and ongoing training content.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
- 6–8 years of relevant experience in commercial strategy, analytics consulting, product enablement, or sales support.
- Strong familiarity with the KPM Insights and activation ecosystem and solution portfolio.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen with comfort navigating technical topics.
- Persuasive storyteller and trusted advisor to sales teams and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to influence without authority and manage cross-team relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred but not required).
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Pay Transparency and Benefits
- The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
- Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
- Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
- Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
- Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in commercial strategy, analytics consulting, product enablement, or sales support
- Strong familiarity with the KPM Insights and activation ecosystem
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
84.51° Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about 84.51° and has not been reviewed or approved by 84.51°.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous from day one, with substantial vacation alongside wellness/floating days and company holidays. This breadth of leave is treated as a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with a matching contribution and an HSA match for eligible plans. These features are positioned as solid components that enhance overall compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave covers birth and adoption with support for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. This complements core health coverage and reinforces a family‑friendly offering.
84.51° Insights
What We Do
At 84.51° we use sophisticated tools, technology and data analytics to help retail partners develop, nurture and embrace customer-driven relationships. 84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help the Kroger company, consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliated partners create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase. Powered by cutting edge science, we leverage 1st party retail data from nearly 1 of 2 US households and 2BN+ transactions to fuel a more customer-centric journey utilizing 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.
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