Category Manager
Where
- Chicago, IL
What you'll be doing
- Develop and manage the national category strategy and consistently monitor performance to ensure objectives are met. Develop short and long term category objectives aimed at driving the category to meet business growth targets. Develop consumer decision tree to inform strategy for managing the category. Collaborate with regions and divisions to tailor category management strategies to leverage opportunities, mitigate obstacles and drive performance. Collaborate with regional category managers to implement strategies nationally. Monitor and analyze category performance on a national, regional and division level. Based on analysis, adjust category strategies as required to drive overall category performance, including sales growth and improved. Benchmark category performance with top industry competitors. Lead the effort to drive exclusive brand penetration across the category by ensuring the products are primary considerations in the development and implementation of category strategy. Measure customer and the penetration of assigned category and benchmark against the industry. Establish, maintain and grow relationships with suppliers and lead negotiation efforts. Identify market, new product and category growth opportunities. Manage vendor communications and consistently provide vendor performance feedback and resolve complex issues. Work with suppliers on new, innovative products.
What your background should be
- Minimum 7 years of category management or equivalent experience, including vendor management and pricing, required. Prior experience in food service or food manufacturing preferred. Must possess the ability to operate successfully in a matrix environment and work effectively across multiple groups and levels.
Required Schooling / Training
- Four year college degree in business or related field
Who is the client company
- A food company servicing restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, government & educational institutions.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
