Category Management Specialist

Ben E. Keith; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

At Ben E. Keith, we are seeking a Category Management Specialist responsible for space management and shelf schematics development. The role requires strong beverage industry knowledge and account management skills.

You will develop and track schematics, manage product mix, and use Space Planning Plus to optimize retail space. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of beverage industry landscape.
• Five years sales and/or account management experience preferred.
• Excellent performance in previous BEK career path positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop schematics for retail accounts.
• Track schematics and changes in space.
• Manage database for shelf pricing and labels.

Skills

Beverage industry knowledge

Sales and account management

Space Planning Plus

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Space Planning Plus

Planogram Management Tool

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

The Category Management Specialist is primarily responsible for space management and developing/producing shelf schematics for its assigned group of accounts. This position assists with National Account and independent account resets and tracks/measures shelf space for independent accounts.

• Develop schematics for the set and/or reset of each retail account in assigned territory
• Track schematics of each account as well as changes in space (gains and losses), sales ratio to space allocated, and other critical business data
• Build and update schematics for each account using Space Planning Plus software
• Organize box sets by beer category and price flow
• Ensure the proper product mix for each account
• Print and store all schematics in an electronic file
• Track space percentages and facings for each account using Planogram Management Tool including space gains or losses for incentive programs offered by BEK and suppliers
• Manage database for shelf pricing, order tags, stripping, and labels, and to ensure sets are accurate
• Assist in finding opportunities for growth in product facings and share for BEK brand portfolio
• Keep all account schematics current and accurate for BEK and supplier tracking purposes
• Assist the retailer and BEK by maximizing the space to sales ratio for each box set
• Create and maintain a folder that has all products carried by BEK and update it each month
• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of Ben E. Keith culture
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of beverage industry landscape
• Excellent performance in previous BEK career path positions
• Five years sales and/or account management experience or market knowledge preferred
• Extensive computer skills required
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications
• Experience utilizing Space Planning Plus to efficiently build retailer planograms preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
• Ability to use 10-key by touch preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of retail environment
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license with clean driving record
• Must have the ability to lead others and obtain desired results through motivation, communication, and leading by example
• Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent preferred but not required

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…