Strategic Foodservice Category Leader

Campbell Oil Company; Elizabethtown, Wilmington (NC, NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Remote work in select roles

Team teambuilding activities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Campbell Oil Company’s Gas Mart is seeking a Category Manager, Foodservice in Elizabethtown, NC. You will own the Proprietary Foodservice category P&L and lead strategic assortment, pricing, supplier partnerships, and in-store execution with the Operations team.

You’ll partner with Marketing and Finance to build a scalable, profitable program driven by data, category performance, and promotional plans. A data-driven merchant mindset and 5+ years in category management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in category management, merchandising, buying, or related commercial role.
• Ability to own and manage a category P&L including sales and margin.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor performance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales and margin data.
• Experience creating promotional programs with marketing.

Responsibilities

• Own the Proprietary Foodservice category P&L, including sales, gross margin, cost of goods, and promotional spend.
• Lead category assortment strategy and evolve the lineup based on demand and trends.
• Develop competitive pricing balancing margin and customer value.
• Manage supplier relationships: contracts, pricing, trade funding, service agreements.
• Build and execute a promotional calendar with marketing campaigns and LTOs.
• Partner with Marketing for merchandising standards, POS, and digital promos.
• Analyze category data to identify opportunities and drive decisions.
• Lead new product development from concept to go-to-market planning.
• Ensure in-store execution with Operations through clear specs and materials.
• Manage product pipeline, including introductions and seasonal rotations.

Skills

P&L ownership

Category management

Pricing strategy

Supplier relationships

Data-driven decision making

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain/Food Science or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Campbell Oil Company’s Gas Mart is seeking a Category Manager, Foodservice in Elizabethtown, NC. You will own the Proprietary Foodservice category P&L and lead strategic assortment, pricing, supplier partnerships, and in-store execution with the Operations team.

You’ll partner with Marketing and Finance to build a scalable, profitable program driven by data, category performance, and promotional plans. A data-driven merchant mindset and 5+ years in category management are required.