Bakery Category Manager - Growth & Merchandising Lead

Weis Markets, Inc.; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets, Inc. is seeking a professional to manage product category assortment, drive sales growth, and optimize margins. The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytics, and project management to increase basket size across assigned categories.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing and at least five years in retail buying, with store experience preferred. This position emphasizes collaboration with Procurement and Operations to deliver profitable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing or related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in retail buying or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Retail store experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results.
• Develops assortment plans by product group.
• Manages category advertising including assortment, product mix, sales, and gross margins.
• Oversees inventory management across product life cycles including promotional purchases.
• Negotiates favorable terms and trade allowances with suppliers.
• Develops marketing and promotional programs for items and categories.
• Coordinates with Operations to execute category offerings accurately.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Weis Markets, Inc. is seeking a professional to manage product category assortment, drive sales growth, and optimize margins. The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytics, and project management to increase basket size across assigned categories.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing and at least five years in retail buying, with store experience preferred. This position emphasizes collaboration with Procurement and Operations to deliver profitable