Foodservice Category Manager

The Opportunity

• Foodservice Category Manager at a growth-oriented energy company
• Play a crucial role in supporting the growth of our foodservice programs
• The primary mission will be to assist in developing and implementing innovative food service initiatives that resonate with our customers
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to grow in a dynamic, expanding business
• Reporting to the Director of Foodservice and other team members to ensure successful execution and profitability of our programs

Key activities include

• Innovation: Assist in introducing profitable foodservice programs using the ‘one-some-many’ test and learn process. Support the balance of traditional convenience foodservice with innovative risk-taking initiatives.
• Team and Cross Functional Collaboration: Work with Operations, Marketing, and other stakeholders to enhance in-store performance and achieve goals and objectives. Work with IT, analytics, Price Book, and accounting teams to support program changes and manage rebate accruals.
• Operational Management: Lead and assist in the creation of foodservice implementation plans, tools, instructional content, and planograms.
• Supplier Relations: Support the management of foodservice supplier rebates and vendor contracts. 
• Financial Support: Assist in developing, tracking, and communicating foodservice metrics and KPI’s.  Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Performance Monitoring: Support Foodservice performance management, packaging, supplies, cost of goods, retail pricing, and waste to ensure profitability.
• Engage and Adapt: Gather and incorporate feedback from employees and customers, staying in tune with local preferences and market conditions.
• Food Safety:   Implement food safety protocols for stores to follow; and where it is necessary, develop protocols to support changing product assortments. Partner with local agencies to ensure adherence to local requirements.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs. 

Qualifications 

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in business, marketing, or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in convenience store, grocery, QSR or retail foodservice programs required
• Foodservice safety certification required
• Understanding of convenience store operations and regional customer tastes
• Proven history of supporting sales and profitability growth
• Knowledge of product selection, placement, purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and promotions
• Knowledge and proficiency in PDI a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office<