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Jacksons Food Stores · 5 days ago

Assistant Category Manager

Meridian, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Jacksons Food Stores is seeking an Assistant Category Manager who will focus on maximizing sales and profits through data analysis and category management. The role involves developing category plans, executing marketing programs, and optimizing in-store merchandising for food and QSR categories.

Consumer GoodsFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Achieve sales and margin targets as developed in the planning process, with a focus on QSR and foodservice categories, including menu performance, mix, and profitability

Assist in development of and in implementing category plans throughout the network of stores, supporting QSR menu assortment, LTOs, and foodservice initiatives

Present findings to leadership along with recommendations for product mix, distribution strategy, pricing/promotional plans, and in-store shelf placement and merchandising activities, including QSR menu optimization and equipment-supported execution

Assist in the development of marketing and promotional programs for items and categories, including QSR promotions, meal deals, and limited-time offers

Develop and implement merchandising tools including planograms, racking, and displays, as well as QSR-specific tools such as menu boards, foodservice equipment layouts, and signage

Coordinate and communicate effectively with Operations and Merchandising team to ensure precise implementation of category offers, including QSR operational readiness, food safety alignment, and in-store execution

Partner with other Category Managers and Stakeholders to optimize merchandising strategies and overall store performance, with emphasis on cross-category attachment and QSR sales growth

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Category managementAnalytical skillsData-driven decision makingMS Office proficiencyRetail industry experienceProject managementTeam collaborationTime managementAttention to detail