Central Market ยท 3 months ago
Business Development Manager II (Beer & Wine)
Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. The Business Development Manager II will be responsible for all business development activity within specified divisions/product lines, including developing new product lines and managing implementation, determining financial impacts, and creating strategic plans for categories.
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Responsibilities
Performs duties of BDM I, for larger more complex categories, as well as the following
Develops new product lines and manages implementation for organization, i.e., department, region, manufacturing and company
Determines financial impact of decisions for development of new and existing product lines
Develops total strategic and implementation plan for category; Creates new product line strategies within varying store formats, i.e., core and plus
Develops and coordinates corporate promotions
Identifies meaningful opportunities in the geographic and demographic regions, or specific stores
Manages new projects as assigned
Creates new ideas to help differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty
Seeks and pursues innovative ways to improve assortment, promotion and productivity
Manages cost and retail relationships to support marketing strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of multi-unit buying experience with at least 5 yrs leadership experience
Proven expertise in wine knowledge and sourcing, specifically in European markets
Demonstrated success in working complex issues with senior management utilizing highly developed influencing skills
Retail Operations experience
Advanced level knowledge of computer software packages including use of PCs, Microsoft Office Software, H-E-B systems, internet and e-mail
Previous negotiation experience preferred
Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills
Advanced level facilitation and project management skills
Strong leadership (from store operations or category management)
Strong financial acumen along with experience having profit and loss accountability
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis
Show initiative and willingness to take risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage people for efficiency
Highly proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
Sit for an extended period of time
Travel by airplane or car with overnight stays
Work extended hours
Company
Central Market
We are really into food! With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, we make it our mission to help you experience food in a whole new way.
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