Senior Associate Category Manager, Beer

Gopuff; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Gopuff in Concord, CA is seeking a Sr. Associate Category Manager to drive product sales through pricing optimization and promotional planning. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience.

This hybrid role requires strong expertise in Retail Buying, a Bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 5 years in Category Management.

Benefits include medical plans, retirement savings, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Retail Buying, Merchandising and/or Category Management.
• Experience in the Alcohol Beverage Industry preferred.
• Fully proficient in Excel, proficient in SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pricing, positioning and marketing of the category.
• Develop merchandising & category plans to improve key metrics.
• Monitor performance and analyze data to establish strategies.

Skills

Retail Buying

Category Management

Excel

SQL

Supply Chain Knowledge

Marketing Knowledge

Financial Planning Knowledge

Management Experience

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Sr. Associate Category Manager will work with the designated Category Director to drive, support, and maintain our brand and customer experience by driving product sales through price optimization, promotional planning, assortment productivity, cost negotiations, and product placement for the BevMo Brick & Mortar businesses. We are looking for an individual that is opportunistic, customer-focused and that is capable of partnering with cross-functional teams to surpass financial objectives.

This is a hybrid position reporting to the Concord, CA office and working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during business hours.

What We Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• HSA or FSA eligibility
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• 25% employee discount & FAM Membership
• Flexible PTO
• Group Life Insurance
• EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)

Compensation

• Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
• This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.
• Base Salary Range: $84,000 - $105,000

You Will:

• Establish a deep understanding of BevMo and Gopuff App businesses, internal processes, and overall assortment.
• Responsible for selecting, pricing, positioning and marketing of the category and products.
• Develop merchandising & category plans and strategies to improve product sales, margin and other key business driving metrics.
• Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategies.
• Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales.
• Build and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trends.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Pricing and Finance departments to maximize revenue and financial targets within the respective product classifications.
• Conduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met.
• Stay updated on category trends and competitive market.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ Years of experience in Retail Buying, Merchandising and/or Category Management.
• Experience in the Alcohol Beverage Industry and Beer/Hard & Spiked business is preferred.
• Fully proficient in Excel is a hard requirement for this role, proficient in SQL a plus.
• Must have a significant knowledge of Supply Chain, Marketing and Financial Planning.
• Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business.
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency.
• Management, training and development experience is required.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.