Central Market · 5 hours ago
Business Development Manager - Bakery (Dallas)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelCentral Market is a celebrated food-lover’s destination dedicated to providing an exceptional bakery experience. As a Business Development Manager for the Bakery department, you will curate and develop a selection of baked goods while enhancing customer experiences through innovative product offerings and strategic category management.
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Responsibilities
Using your passion for bakery and expertise in product, curate an exceptional assortment of products that reflect both local and international standards of excellence
Develop and implement merchandising strategies that highlight the uniqueness and freshness of our scratch baked offerings
Lead the product development process, from ideation and sourcing to execution across multiple stores
Collaborate with suppliers, chefs and internal partners to launch innovative and scalable product offerings to discerning customers who shop Central Market for the ultimate epicurean experience
Create and execute a strategic plan for the Bakery category that aligns with our high-end sourcing philosophy and our unique Central Market shopping experience
Stay ahead of market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal opportunities to drive category growth and innovation. At Central Market, we pride ourselves in being the first to market with exceptional product assortment- our BDM Category Managers aim to source, develop and curate unique assortment that our customers can’t find anywhere else
Identify and establish relationships with top-tier suppliers to source the finest baked items and ingredients
Manage supplier performance and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products
Provide complete execution guidance and maintain collaborative partnerships with the store operations teams, staying aware of operational processes, challenges, ingredients, customer feedback, and other factors that impact the support needed from store teams
Inspire and influence store and operations teams by sharing your expertise and passion for bakery products. Provide training, product knowledge, and sales strategies to instill confidence and excitement about items, fostering a sense of ownership and pride
Create an inviting and educational shopping experience that enhances customers’ lives through a more fun and informed relationship with food
Support the development of promotional campaigns and in-store displays that engage customers and showcase the premium nature of our scratch bakeries
Promote sustainable sourcing practices and support initiatives that contribute to environmental and community well-being
Stay abreast of industry innovations and incorporate cutting-edge practices into category management
Ideate, plan, develop and execute industry leading innovations for all Central Market stores
Monitor category performance through sales data, market analysis, and partner and customer feedback
Generate actionable insights to drive profitability, optimize assortment, and improve operational efficiency. Scorecard includes Sales, Gross Profit, Contribution, Innovation, Central Market Shopping Experience
Qualification
Required
Passion for bakery and expertise in product
Experience in product selection and merchandising
Ability to develop and implement merchandising strategies
Experience in product development process from ideation to execution
Collaboration skills with suppliers, chefs, and internal partners
Ability to create and execute a strategic plan for the Bakery category
Knowledge of market trends and customer preferences
Experience in sourcing and supplier management
Ability to identify and establish relationships with top-tier suppliers
Experience in managing supplier performance
Ability to collaborate with operations teams
Experience in providing training and product knowledge
Ability to enhance customer experience
Experience in developing promotional campaigns and in-store displays
Knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices
Ability to stay abreast of industry innovations
Experience in performance analysis through sales data and market analysis
Ability to generate actionable insights to drive profitability
Company
Central Market
We are really into food! With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, we make it our mission to help you experience food in a whole new way.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adrian Uresti
Curbside Partner
Brandon Nguyen
Partner
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