Strategic Category Manager: Merchandising & Profit Growth

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Category Manager to oversee an assigned line of products, driving sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising to achieve targets. The role emphasizes strategic planning and category management across retail and wholesale channels.

You will develop business plans, manage pricing programs, and coordinate promotions while maintaining inventory and profitability. Travel is required, and a Bachelor's degree in business is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2–5 years related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business plans for assigned categories.
• Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet budgets.
• Manage product mix including variety and quality.
• Maintain pricing programs to meet gross profit goals.
• Plan promotions to achieve department objectives.
• Maintain category plan-o-grams and merchandising.
• Manage inventory replenishment and buying.
• Oversee assets, store space, inventory, and profitability.
• Travel required.

Skills

Business analysis

Report writing

Presentation

Financial calculations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Category Manager to oversee an assigned line of products, driving sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising to achieve targets. The role emphasizes strategic planning and category management across retail and wholesale channels.

You will develop business plans, manage pricing programs, and coordinate promotions while maintaining inventory and profitability. Travel is required, and a Bachelor's degree in business is preferred for this role.