Category Manager

Salary: $90000 - $120000

Job Type: Full Time

Suggested Degree Level: Bachelor

The Category Manager - Food will handle the delivery of private brand sales and profit and share goals in assigned categories through the development of new products, growth of existing products, efficient strategic sourcing, consumer marketing programs and effective promotional programs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver Private Brands' goals in assigned categories: sales, margin contribution and share.
Work closely with category buyers to develop annual business and promotional plans to meet goals.
Partner with marketing to create in store marketing programs to support brand growth objectives.
Develop business reviews (category assessments) to identify private brand opportunities.
Ensure business plan is executed properly: pricing, distribution, promotion plan, etc.
Establish recommended pricing (initial and on going) for private brand products.
Negotiate with key suppliers to create products and marketing programs.
Manage an analyst (non-company employee) to provide reporting and insightful analysis of category trends and performance.
Manage sourcing manager to identify and develop manufacturers along with negotiating supply agreements.
Manage the timing and coordination of projects.
Manage marketing and promotion budgets for assigned categories.

Qualified Candidates Will Have:
Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field, MBA preferred.
Minimum of 7 years experience in brand/category management required.
Demonstrated ability to manage brands across multiple categories
Advanced skills in category analysis, planning, forecasting and budgeting
High degree of initiative, along with excellent execution capabilities
Good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships at all levels of the company and in the supplier community
Syndicated research experience with good understanding of marketing, merchandising, and retail
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Industry: Retail, Food, Category Management, Category