Fresh Food Category Manager

Fresh Food Category Manager bp·Louisville, KY, United States Fresh Food Category Manager As the Fresh Food Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth across the Hot Food, Bakery, Roller Grill, & Deli categories for BP Products N.A. Inc. This role involves developing and implementing strategic plans, leading a category specialist team, optimizing product assortments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience and achieve commercial objectives. Job Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for fresh food aligning with overall business goals and customer needs. Conduct in-depth analytical thinking and leverage customer data knowledge to identify market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes. Utilize data visualization and interpretation skills to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Manage supplier relationships through effective negotiation planning and preparation, and partner relationship management to secure advantageous terms and product innovations. Drive commercial acumen by monitoring category performance, analyzing sales data, and implementing corrective actions to improve profitability and market share. Champion customer‑centric thinking by understanding customer preferences and behaviors to inform product development and merchandising decisions. Lead retail category management initiatives, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional activities. Contribute to retail territory development by identifying new opportunities and optimizing existing offerings. Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization regarding category guidelines and market intelligence. Engage in digital collaboration tools and practices to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency. Leverage retail training skills to educate store personnel on product knowledge, merchandising standards, and sales techniques. Stay abreast of industry knowledge and advocacy, anticipating future trends and challenges. Demonstrate agility core practices in responding to market changes and adapting strategies as needed. Ensure effective communication with internal and external partners, fostering strong working relationships. Job Qualifications Proven experience in retail category management, specifically within fresh food and/or dispensed beverages. Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights. Demonstrated commercial acumen and a track record of driving profitable growth. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in customer data knowledge and data visualization and interpretation tools. Experience with partner relationship management and supplier negotiations. Ability to apply agility core practices in a fast‑paced environment. Understanding of retail territory development principles. Experience with digital collaboration tools and practices. Knowledge of industry trends and advocacy within the fresh food and beverage sectors. Customer‑centric thinking with a focus on enhancing the customer experience. Ability to facilitate knowledge sharing and provide effective retail training. Considering Joining bp? At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more! Travel Requirement Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Legal Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr bp