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RaceTrac · 6 days ago

Category Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

RaceTrac is a company focused on growth and innovation, and they are seeking a Category Manager for Fresh Foods. This role is responsible for leading product development, managing category performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial growth in the respective category.

Food and BeverageOil and GasRetail

Responsibilities

Serves as a leader by managing, developing, and mentoring the current category team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase growth within the category. Manages and prioritizes the team’s daily tasks

Manages all category expenditures and targets; manages variances and communicates developments in performance and trends to management. Creates action plans for improvement or continuation of positive performance and results

Monitors the industry and competitive landscape. Analyzes internal data such as sales, sourcing, and pricing. Identifies patterns and market trends to help refine product strategies

Collaborates cross-functionally by developing and maintaining key business relationships with Category Management, RaceTrac Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Business Analysis, and outside vendors or suppliers in order to effectively manage existing, and implement new products, programs, and category initiatives

Manages key vendor relationships including, but not limited to, responding to vendor requests, contract negotiations, pricing discrepancies, rebate processing, and troubleshooting any issues that arise

Manages and is accountable for the financial performance of the category. Analyzes trends and re-evaluate pricing strategy or cost of goods structure as necessary

Represents the category in various cross-functional meetings and manages various ad-hoc special projects for the category as necessary

Stays up to date with all legislation, regulation changes, and requirements that may affect a product or service in our geographies

Works with leadership to create cost reduction strategies and savings plans

Qualification

Category ManagementVendor ManagementFinancial AnalysisMS Office SuiteRetail ExperienceMarketingProcurementProduct ManagementLogisticsMerchandisingLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year College or University with experience in marketing, procurement, product management, logistics or merchandising

Experience in merchandising, category management, sales and/ or vendor management

Experience with MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel

Strong accounting skills and ability to interpret complex financial data

Experience managing others

2-5 years of retail or category management experience

Preferred

Advanced degree

Company

RaceTrac

Glassdoor3.2

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, family-owned RaceTrac is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, serving guests since 1934.

Founded in 1934

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees