Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. · 1 week ago
Category Manager - Confectionery
Hicksville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expNassau Candy Distributors, Inc. is a well-established company based in Long Island that specializes in confectionery distribution. They are seeking a Confectionery Category Manager who will develop and execute category strategies to optimize product assortment, drive sales growth, and manage vendor partnerships.
ConfectioneryManufacturingWholesale
Hiring Manager
Nicole Ponce
Responsibilities
Develop and implement confectionery category strategies aligned with overall company objectives
Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities
Establish category goals, KPIs, and performance benchmarks to measure success
Manage the product assortment within the assigned category to meet customer demand and profitability goals
Conduct regular reviews of product performance and make data-driven assortment optimization decisions
Introduce new products and discontinue under performing items based on analysis
Design and maintain planograms tailored to specialty retail environments
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional opportunities that support category growth (distribution)
Partner with vendors to develop exclusive products or promotions that drive incremental sales
Work closely with Supply Chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory
Develop and execute marketing and promotional plans to drive category performance
Collaborate with Marketing teams to create impactful campaigns and retail programs
Utilize analytics tools and market research to monitor category performance and identify opportunities
Prepare reports and present insights, recommendations, and performance updates to senior leadership
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to align strategies and achieve category objectives
Provide product knowledge and category training to Sales teams to support selling initiatives
Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or in a related role within the candy, specialty retail, or distribution industry
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Proficiency in data analysis and relevant software/tools
Knowledge of market trends and competitive landscapes
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
Results-driven with strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, and pet insurance
Paid vacation and PTO
Business casual, family-oriented company culture
Employee discounts…and more!
Company
Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.
Nassau Candy is one of North America's largest and most respected wholesale candy distributors, fine food suppliers, and private label manufacturers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Ingber
Chief Human Resources Officer
Elizabeth LaBarbera
Human Resources Business Partner
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