Category Growth Lead, Deli & Prepared Foods

J Recruiting Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a passionate Category Manager for Deli & Prepared Foods in St. Louis. This role involves innovation in product assortment and vendor partnerships, aiming for financial objectives and market trends. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience in category management within the food industry and data-driven decision-making skills. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture await.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Category Management or related roles.
• Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or food production environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies.
• Lead vendor negotiations to optimize cost and service agreements.
• Drive a consumer-first approach through strategic assortment.

Skills

Category Management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Vendor negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a passionate Category Manager for Deli & Prepared Foods in St. Louis. This role involves innovation in product assortment and vendor partnerships, aiming for financial objectives and market trends. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience in category management within the food industry and data-driven decision-making skills. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture await.