Category Director Job Description

Category Director Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Category Director to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Report on sales and growth opportunities;
  • Create and communicate clear, impactful selling stories to all levels within the organization using data compiled from various sources;
  • Analyze shopper data to effectively plan for product mix improvements;
  • Work with teammates to ensure proper and timely placement of promotional products in retail locations;
  • Develop go to market recommendations and strategies regarding assigned categories and cross promotions with other categories;
  • Assist in store resets and new store setup;
  • Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of data sources to impact sales, including product placement recommendations;
  • Create long term strategic plans regarding category and company growth;
  • Participate in the planning of store layouts and product location for sales volume and stocking efficiency;
  • Manage promotional and marketing plans for assigned categories and vendors;
  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Monitor Fareway and industry trends on a regular basis, including new products, technology and pricing comparing Fareway to industry players;
  • Work directly with vendors to negotiate programing, resolve supply chain, problematic inventory, and invoice issues;
  • Manage vendor contracts to ensure timely receipt of rebates and promotional funding;
  • Develop, create, and recommend alternative solutions for profit and sales growth.

Requirements:

  • Industry and category management experience can coincide;
  • 10 years of food/beverage industry experience;
  • Willingness to work as a part of a team and provide supervision of others;
  • Knowledge of customer centric retailing principles and the analytics of customer purchase behavior;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in the food/beverage industry;
  • 10 years of experience working directly with category management functions;
  • Results-oriented;
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience5 years of food/beverage industry experience;
  • Excellent computer skills, with MS Office Applications: Word, Excel., PP;
  • Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills;
  • 5 years of experience working directly with category management functions;
  • Knowledge of industry reporting tools;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, and time management;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment.