Strategic Product Support: Dairy, Chemical & Beverage

Sysco; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Selma, NC seeks a Category Manager to support OpCo goals by implementing corporate category strategies, updating product assortments, and delivering category training to the sales team. You will collaborate with planners, suppliers, and brokers to ensure local actions align with corporate priorities.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, local pricing, earned income programs, and cross-functional teamwork to drive category performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management initiatives within assigned categories.
• Support supplier relationships and core corporate partners.
• Coordinate communication with planners, suppliers, brokers, and sales.
• Promote local assortment and manage supplier negotiations.
• Assist in local Earned Income programs and pricing discussions.

Skills

Conflict management

Multi-tasking

Merchandising

Cross-functional collaboration

Timely communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Negotiation

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sysco in Selma, NC seeks a Category Manager to support OpCo goals by implementing corporate category strategies, updating product assortments, and delivering category training to the sales team. You will collaborate with planners, suppliers, and brokers to ensure local actions align with corporate priorities.

The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, local pricing, earned income programs, and cross-functional teamwork to drive category performance.