Grocery Category Manager: Growth & Merch Strategy

The Fresh Market; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount

Health, dental, & vision insurance

401K contribution and match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Retail Category Manager, Grocery to join our Store Support Center in Greensboro, NC. You will drive category performance by planning assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor selection to support strong financial results.

Responsibilities include optimizing space, driving adherence to brand standards, and collaborating with marketing and store teams to deliver standout retail experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4–7+ years of Category Management or related experience.
• Deep knowledge of grocery business and systems/proceses.
• Experience predicting consumer demand in fast-paced retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Set product assortment for the category based on brand standards and item performance.
• Develop pricing strategy to meet department financial goals.
• Define promotional strategy aligned with category goals.
• Determine merchandising minimums by SKU.
• Optimize sales-to-space through category review processes.
• Define monthly shrink targets by category.
• Maintain schematic integrity with regular reviews and updates.
• Review fixture plans for new store openings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on marketing strategies.
• Monitor trends in new products, consumer behavior, market share and competition.
• Evaluate and approve new vendors/items for buys.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Nielsen/IRI

MicroStrategy

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking a Retail Category Manager, Grocery to join our Store Support Center in Greensboro, NC. You will drive category performance by planning assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor selection to support strong financial results.

Responsibilities include optimizing space, driving adherence to brand standards, and collaborating with marketing and store teams to deliver standout retail experiences.