CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, FRONT OF HOUSE RETAIL GROWTH

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Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

 

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

 

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency.  People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary

The Category Development Manager, Front of House Retail Growth role is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in procurement within the Retail Growth team at Foodbuy. 

 

Based on the marketing foundations of product, price, place and promotion, we work with top beverage and snack suppliers and brands to drive retail sales growth through promotional execution!  In this creative and strategic role, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of supplier promotional initiatives and activities through our Promotional Catalogs and respective programs. You will also work creatively to develop materials designed to educate field operators on retail best practice.  You will work hand in hand with our fastest growing Compass sectors, foster supplier relationships with key strategic suppliers, and engage cross-functionally with team members to present program opportunities designed to deliver program growth. As a Retail Marketing & Promotions Manager, you will be required to leverage skills including good communication, creativity, problem solving, margin management, marketing strategies and merchandising. This role includes strong project management, strategic marketing, and customer service components. This role is located in Charlotte, NC coming in Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

 

What You'll Do

•    Manage relationships with suppliers and business partners specifically in the Marketing and Promotions category.
•    Execution of activities that align to the Marketing & Promotional strategies including development of promotional activities, Retail Growth communications, category and retail growth analysis, and marketing/customer engagement.
•    Execute program strategy to achieve business objectives and delivers strong financial results year over year.
•    Respond to field requests for additional information about products and programming.
•    Partner with supplier partners to drive savings opportunities and expand product offering for programs and promotions.
•    Develop plans to increase product penetration in outlets.
•    Develop materials to train and educate operators on retail best practice through various communication vehicles including manager guides, presentations, social media, and more.
•    Continuously search for new opportunities to enhance category revenue and margin.
•    Support other projects as assigned.

 

What You'll Need
•    3+ years of marketing, category management or procurement experience.
•    Bachelor's degree is preferred - Beverage or Food Industry experience preferred.
•    Creative mindset; ability to problem solve, identify root causes to challenges and offer solutions for issue resolution.
•    High attention to detail and exceptional work quality.
•    A great attitude - flexibility, optimism, resourcefulness and transparency.
•    Great project management skills are key to the success of this role.
•    A proven track record of delivering results while being self-motivated and driven.
•    Time management skillset and ability to prioritize tasks and deliverables..
•    Adaptable to change and thrives in a dynamic environment.
•    Outstanding presentation skills.
•    High proficiency level with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
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