Grocery & Bakery Category Lead - Growth & Strategy

Phase2 Technology; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth through strategic product planning, pricing, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, sourcing and procurement. You will analyze sales data, market trends, and customer requirements to shape category strategies and meet profitability targets.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and disciplined execution of the category plan, with a focus on delivering value to stores, suppliers, and customers across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Marketing, Business, or related fields.
• Four years of previous product, brand, or category management experience.
• Previous terminal purchasing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range strategies for the assigned category to achieve volume and profit targets.
• Develop and facilitate an annual category plan for the assigned category.
• Manage and negotiate customer support such as marketing dollars and costs.
• Analyze sales reports, market trends, and forecasts to identify targets.
• Provide direction of the product lifecycle from introduction to discontinuance.

Skills

Analytics

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Job description

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth through strategic product planning, pricing, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, sourcing and procurement. You will analyze sales data, market trends, and customer requirements to shape category strategies and meet profitability targets.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and disciplined execution of the category plan, with a focus on delivering value to stores, suppliers, and customers across the