Category Manager jobs in Virginia
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)
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Category Manager, Protein
- Performance Foodservice
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
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Company Description
Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Job Description
Achieve sales and earned income (revenue) objectives and related marketing activities in a specific category (e.g., Center of Plate) across the corporation. Effectively develop pricing and earned income programs on Performance Foodservice brand products ensuring competitive invoice delivered cost to the Operating Companies. Negotiate formula cost tied to 3rd party markets when available for Performance Foodservice brand products. Includes the negotiation of new and enhanced supplier programs. Increased participation with strategic suppliers with the conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases. Managing communication flow to OpCos as it relates to market conditions and inventory positions. Interaction with Marketing/Brands on current and future brand and item development. Support, train and educate the field in the category of expertise via programs such as Operating Company liaison, interactive training, food shows, and other industry activities. Resolve issues related to vendor partners. Manage rebate tracking programs and resolve issues pertaining to collection of rebates and other incentives from suppliers and payments to OpCos. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events - to include maintaining all documents, forms and related Vendor information.
Perform key category reviews. analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc for brand extentions and/or Request For Proposals (RFPs).
Develop and promote "Performance" brands within managed categories and conduct ongoing evaluation of the products through comparison to competitive products and suppliers through data and product cuttings and comparisons and evalutation of supplier product specifications and food safety programs.
Communicate with the Operating Companies to assist with any local issues/opportunities. Communicate market status/trends, purchase recommendations and key supplier performance updates. Conducted from both the corporate office and through Operating Company liaison visits.
Perform vendor meetings - review sales, earned income trends, OpCo issues. Develop an action plan to address those issues as needed.
Assist with merchandising conference planning activities, attend, participate, and present at various events such as Summits, IFDA, NRA, Executive Conferences, and other industry events and conferences.
Support other strategic departments and company goals and functions with procurement related information, functions and activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
3 - 5 years
Protein procurement experience within the foodservice industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors
Business, marketing or related area
5 -7 years
Protein procurement experience, specializing in Pork within the foodservice industry.
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .About the Company:
Performance Foodservice
- 17 Days Ago
Senior Category Manager
- Leidos
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Reston, VA
FULL_TIME
- Description The position of Leidos’ Category Manager will manage the contracts and supplier relationships for major groups of spend. The position is expected to become an expert in the particular fiel...
- 19 Days Ago
Category Manager, Building Envelope
- INDEVCO North America Inc
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Doswell, VA
FULL_TIME
- Category Manager, Building Envelope INDEVCO Building Products, a division of INDEVCO North America, produces energy-efficient building envelope products across four facilities in Georgia, Mississippi,...
- 21 Days Ago
Commercial Category Manager
- Carpenter Co.
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
- Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of acc...
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Breakfast Category Manager
- Dodges Stores
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Troutville, VA
FULL_TIME
- Looking for a solid team player who exhibits good judgment and takes both pride and ownership in their work. Our Breakfast Category Manager roles are a wonderful stepping stone opportunity for individ...
- 1 Day Ago
Category Manager Indirects
- The Kraft Heinz Company
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Lovingston, VA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionAs the ANJ Procurement Category Manager - Indirects (Ops), you will own the overall strategy development and execution, sourcing, and the partnership with both suppliers and internal st...
- 7 Days Ago
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$116,827 to $152,922
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What does a Category Manager do?
Category Manager in Davenport, IA
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