Category Growth Leader: Merchandising & Strategy

Houchens Food Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking an energetic Category Manager to develop and grow categories across our retail stores. You will lead category strategy, define assortments, and drive sales and profitability across multiple formats and zones.

This role requires strong communication, analytics, and leadership to guide stores and assistants. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years in Grocery/Convenience, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 3–6 years of Grocery/Convenience Channel experience.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category strategy across multiple banners/channels/departments.
• Define assortment and product selection to meet targets across channels.
• Identify, develop and procure products to drive performance of assigned categories.
• Sign off on plan-o-grams, display guides and planners before communicating to stores.
• Monitor pricing and drive promotional coverage; adjust assortments as needed.
• Lead and mentor category team members and coordinate with operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Houchens Food Group is seeking an energetic Category Manager to develop and grow categories across our retail stores. You will lead category strategy, define assortments, and drive sales and profitability across multiple formats and zones.

This role requires strong communication, analytics, and leadership to guide stores and assistants. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years in Grocery/Convenience, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced retail