Center Store Category Growth Lead

Carlie C's IGA; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlie C's IGA is seeking a data-driven Category Manager to lead Center Store categories, including Dry Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Health & Beauty Care. You will own vendor negotiations, pricing strategies, promotions, and shelf placement to maximize sales and profitability.

This role requires 3–5 years in retail management within grocery, strong merchandising expertise, and the ability to travel between store locations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive retail management experience in grocery.
• Deep understanding of Center Store merchandising and planograms.
• Strong analytical, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel between store locations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning: develop and execute category business plans to achieve sales, margin, and turnover goals.
• Assortment optimization: review and refine product offerings and onboard innovative products.
• Vendor management: lead negotiations with suppliers for cost, funding, and promotions.
• Pricing & promotions: establish competitive pricing and design promotional programs.
• Data analysis: leverage Nielsen/IRI data and internal metrics for data-driven decisions.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Supply Chain, Marketing, Store Ops, and Pricing teams.
• Planogramming: develop effective planograms to maximize sales per square foot.

Skills

Retail category management

Merchandising

Vendor management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Planogramming

Travel readiness

Job description

Carlie C's IGA is seeking a data-driven Category Manager to lead Center Store categories, including Dry Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Health & Beauty Care. You will own vendor negotiations, pricing strategies, promotions, and shelf placement to maximize sales and profitability.

This role requires 3–5 years in retail management within grocery, strong merchandising expertise, and the ability to travel between store locations.