Senior Category Manager – Merchandising Strategy

Giant Food; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food seeks a seasoned Manager III, Category to lead the development and execution of category strategies. You will drive consumer-centric growth, collaborate across the CMP functions, and influence pricing, assortment, and vendor partnerships in a fast-paced retail environment.

Based in Hyattsville, MD, the role emphasizes strategic planning, performance metrics, and cross-functional leadership to deliver profitable category results and a best-in-class customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in Category Management, preferably in CPG or retail.
• Strong business acumen with a proven track record of results and exceeding financial metrics.
• Understanding of the sales cycle/process.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to self-motivate, and work independently or within a team.
• Ability to interact with any level within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes customer-focused category plans and drives a selling culture.
• Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy.
• Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories.
• Provide training, onboarding support, and contributive feedback as a leader.
• Vendor negotiation and relationships.

Skills

Category management experience

Strong business acumen

Communication skills

Sales cycle understanding

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Giant Food seeks a seasoned Manager III, Category to lead the development and execution of category strategies. You will drive consumer-centric growth, collaborate across the CMP functions, and influence pricing, assortment, and vendor partnerships in a fast-paced retail environment.

Based in Hyattsville, MD, the role emphasizes strategic planning, performance metrics, and cross-functional leadership to deliver profitable category results and a best-in-class customer experience.