Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.
Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting brand integrated business plans. Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages performance for assigned category.
Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics
Responsible in stock position at the shelf (Service levels, inventory/days on hand, forecasting and seasonal impacts)
Responsible for talent planning, team development and performance management
Develops and executes customer-focused category plans that drives a selling culture.
Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy.
Subject matter expert for assigned categories.
Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (i.e., final approval for all POG decisions)
Drives product innovation.
Responsible for Vendor negotiation and relationships
Develops and builds strong teams.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
5-8 years’ experience
Proficient in Microsoft Programs
Preferred:
Working knowledge of relationship management with vendors, brokers, and third-party consultants
Negotiation experience
Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) preferred
Salary Range is $120,960.00 to $181,440.00
Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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