CATEGORY MANAGER, HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE
COMPANY PROFILE:
This innovative regional grocer has set out to break the mold of the conventional supermarket and create a distinctive shopping experience worthy of its southern roots. They bring their communities they serve right to the table and their commitment to quality, value and service is quickly becoming legendary.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
As a Category Manager, Health & Beauty Care, you will use internal scan movement and IRI or Nielsen market data, develop and execute a plan for each category to achieve retail sales and gross margin profits, market share goals and specified positioning. Work closely with our retail planning department to complete planograms and their successful implementation. Closely monitors the results of these resets to make sure we achieve the desired goals of the process.Negotiate with vendors for the lowest cost of goods. Understand and analyze vendor cost and promotional allowance structures and how our net cost of goods compares to our competition.
Sets promotional plans for items and categories that increase sales, satisfy vendor requirements and achieve the desired total net profits. Works closely with marketing, eCommerce, and advertising to develop ideas for promotion and advertising and ensure their correct implementation.Monitors results through internal data, IRI/Neilsen tracking, and vendor reporting. The Manager should be able to interpret this data and make informed decisions about the category.
Currently working 2/3 days in office for hybrid role.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Depending on your experience, you will have a competitive compensation plan with base pay along with an opportunity for an annual bonus opportunity.In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, they offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and a Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more! Plenty of room to advance with this growing grocer!
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in business or related area. Previous experience in managing high volume personal care categories in a retail grocery environment. Candidate should be skilled in negotiation, analysis, planning and organizational skills. Computer proficiency in email, Excel, Word, Power BI, IRI, or Nielsen marketing systems, and other internal systems is necessary. Due to the need for influencing many areas of the organization, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, including conflict resolution.
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