Category Manager
Recruiting Partner: Peggy Hong
Bronx, New York | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $100,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 176678
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Category Manager Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Assortment Development: Develop and execute merchandising strategies to curate a premium product assortment, manage seasonal variations, and introduce new products that drive sales growth and margin productivity.
- Vendor & Pricing Management: Manage and negotiate with distributor partners and specialty vendors to establish competitive retail pricing, secure favorable cost structures, and optimize promotional funding.
- Operations & Data Analysis: Analyze sales, margin, and inventory performance data to forecast demand, coordinate with warehouses to minimize out-of-stocks/spoilage, and provide strategic reporting to senior leadership.
Category Manager Requirements:
- Experience & Education: Requires 4+ years of CPG category management, buying, or merchandising experience within grocery, specialty food, or gourmet retail; a Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or a food-related field is preferred.
- Key Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, financial planning, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, alongside a deep passion for premium retail and emerging specialty food brands.
- Supply Chain Familiarity: Preferred experience working with major distributors (such as UNFI and KeHE) and managing direct-store-delivery (DSD) vendors like Rainforest Distribution.
Category Manager Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Room for Growth
- Great Benefits!
JOB ID: 176678
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