Category Product Manager- Food Service, Prepared Foods and Convenience

Category Product Manager- Food Service, Prepared Foods, and Convenience The Category Product Manager is responsible for driving sales and profit through category planning and execution of strategic product marketing plans, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the Category VP’s vision, and working closely with sales, procurement, and vendor partners to ensure customer satisfaction and corporate fiscal goals are met. Responsibilities Implementation of the shared category strategic vision Share in the responsibility of meeting budget requirements Manage key vendor relationships including but not limited to responding to customer requests, vendor requests, contract negotiations, pricing discrepancies, and troubleshooting any issues Plan and implement long‑term development strategies for product categories and programs Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing and promotional activities Research and analyze data, market insights, and understand customer/consumer needs Responsible for SKU count and SKU profitability Introduce new products and programs to drive sales within the category Design exit strategies for unsuccessful products Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales Team to execute strategies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or other related field preferred Three or more years’ previous experience in brand, product, or category management; Food Service, Prepared Foods, and Convenience Business Channel In‑depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes Hands‑on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts Analytical mind with strategic ability Ability to inject creativity, fresh thinking, and new perspectives, and to generate new and imaginative ideas Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively under pressure, to interact with multiple groups, and multi‑task oriented Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, Web Focus, and Retalix-IDS System #J-18808-Ljbffr