Performance Foodservice · 16 hours ago
Category Manager
Lees Summit, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPerformance Foodservice is a leading player in North America’s food distribution system, and they are seeking a Category Manager for the Canadian Region. The role focuses on managing General Merchandise, HBC, and Grocery categories, developing strategic initiatives to enhance profitability, and collaborating with various teams to drive sales growth.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develop and execute industry leading initiatives and strategies to increase the profitability of Core-Mark and our retail partners nationally
Develop strategic sales initiatives to promote the growth of the non-cigarette business in Canada with assistance of the Director in both chain and independent customers
Work with Division Presidents and their teams to grow the non-cigarette sales business profitably through targeted initiatives as determined by the business and this role
Work with the Division Sales Director to execute marketing programs and initiatives effectively to the internal field team and retailers alike
Develop annual advertising and promotional calendars to tie in relevant campaigns to support pre-determined initiatives/strategies
Provide direction to the national purchasing team as it relates to item set up and stock levels necessary to execute related initiatives
Negotiate annual Vendor Agreements with vendors in the related categories of responsibility
Trade Marketing categories may include but are not limited to General Merchandise, HBC, and Grocery
Communicate with the Division Presidents, Division Sales Directors, Purchasing Managers, Sales Account Manager, and Corporate Account team to execute the initiatives
Report progression on pre-determined strategic Key Performance Indicators a monthly basis back to the business
Monitor industry trends and to stay ahead of our competition on key channel initiatives and strategic directions
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical aptitude required
Knowledge of the distribution and the convenience channel required
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Applications with proficient use of Microsoft Excel
Ability to learn new software programs like MSA (Management Science Associates)
High comfort level in learning internal computer systems
Knowledge of category management in a retail environment within CPG
Customer/vendor relations experience
Experience working with a diverse group of channel stakeholders
Benefits
Health & Wellness Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
RRSP
Paid Direct Drug Card
Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates
Paid Time Off
Company
Performance Foodservice
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Founded in 1963
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Grosheider, CMA, CTP, MBA
Vice President of Finance, CFO for North Texas
Jeremy Werth
CFO / VP of Finance
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