Parker's Kitchen · 2 weeks ago
Category Manager
Greater Savannah Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelParker's Kitchen is seeking a Category Manager to oversee various store categories and drive profitability. The role involves managing pricing, analyzing market trends, and developing strategies for product categories to enhance sales and gross profits.
Customer ServiceRetailShopping
Hiring Manager
John Georgiou 🏝
Responsibilities
Manages assigned categories
Accountable for category performance (sales, gross profit, pricing, planogram updates, new item introductions, & category development)
Manages pricing through competitive surveys and price elasticity
Must meet or exceed industry trends comparing to top quartile in the CSX database
Monitor share of market in all regions that we do business
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual by category reports showing unit sales, $ sales, gross profit and gross margin by store
Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize profitability
Ensures that the marketing dashboard reporting is done at all stores at a minimum once per quarter
Must have the ability to analyze sales data via Excel, Stars, IRI, Neilson and Focal point
Set up and manage the annual promotional calendar
Negotiates supplier contracts
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment
Positive mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles
Exceptional communication skills
Manages assigned categories
Accountable for category performance (sales, gross profit, pricing, planogram updates, new item introductions, & category development)
Manages pricing through competitive surveys and price elasticity
Must meet or exceed industry trends comparing to top quartile in the CSX database
Monitor share of market in all regions that we do business
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual by category reports showing unit sales, $ sales, gross profit and gross margin by store
Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize profitability
Ensures that the marketing dashboard reporting is done at all stores at a minimum once per quarter
Must have the ability to analyze sales data via Excel, Stars, IRI, Neilson and Focal point
Set up and manage the annual promotional calendar
Negotiates supplier contracts
Able to manage a variety of timelines and multiple projects
Must be task-orientated with good attention to detail
Excellent math and computer skills required
Monday – Friday regular business hours or as business necessitates
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to go between stores without difficulty
Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles
Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent communication and people skills
Adhere to all company policies
Detail Oriented
Inventory Management Experience
Efficient in Microsoft and in Excel
Proven experience as category manager or similar role
Up to 80% travel inside Parker's geographic markets
The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, kneel, etc
Company
Parker's Kitchen
At Parker’s, we believe our company is only as successful as our team.
Founded in 1976
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon Hofmann
Chief Executive Officer at Parker's kitchen
John Rudolfs
Chief Executive Officer
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