Category Manager jobs in Kentucky
Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Category Manager jobs
Category Manager
- Team Modern
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Somerset, KY
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary
As the Center Store Category Manager at Team Modern, you will lead the optimization of product assortments and manufacturer programs in center store categories such as Candy, Snack, Grocery, Beverage, General Merchandise, HBC, and Auto. Drawing on your dual experience in distribution and retail, you will communicate effectively across Team Modern divisions, reporting directly to the Director of Sales. Bring your proven expertise to strategically position our offerings for market success and join us in shaping the future of center store categories.
Essential Functions
Vendor Relationships:- Conduct vendor meetings and performance reviews.
- Negotiate and track spiffs, sales contests, and promotions for increased sales.
- Manage vendor marketing partnerships.
- Handle invoicing processes and payment application.
- Ensure processing of promotions, billbacks, etc. for events.
- Collaborate on planogram design and execution with vendors, WAM, and merchandising team.
- Update planograms with new items and assortment changes.
- Lead retail and distributor programs within the WAM partnership.
- Ensure compliance with program requirements and communicate updates.
- Actively participate in WAM First Edition and Steering Committee.
- Manage promotions and 1st edition items, communicate with the sales team.
- Collect information for new vendors, negotiate terms, pricing, and lead times.
- Respond to item/brand requests from the sales team.
- Work with buyers to source new items and stay informed about industry trends.
- Oversee the overall item assortment of 5000 items.
- Utilize trends, data, and customer feedback to adjust item assortment.
- Manage supply constraints, analyze data for trends, and collaborate with purchasing and operations.
- Liaison/expert for chain customers with prospective customers, manager meetings.
- Assist other Team Modern divisions related to Center Store items, such as Vending and Modern Signs & Graphics.
- Lead the planning and coordination of monthly sales meetings.
- Any additional task assigned by manager; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and guidelines.
- Adhere to and promotes Team Modern’s values of Optimistic Energy, Fairness, Teamwork, Customer Focus and Gratitude.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Required Experience / Skills- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in category management or a related role (preferred).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
- Knowledge of market trends and consumer behavior.
- Professional appearance and excellent communication skills.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Schedule : Monday – Friday; Typically, 8:00a-5:00p. Some overnight conference / work-related travel will be required (estimated 7-8 annually). Occasional ride alongs with sales and merchandising teams required. Physical Demands :The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions : Work takes place in a well-lit, comfortable office space.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Team Modern does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations. - 11 Days Ago
Beverage Category Manager
- Five Star Food Service, Inc.
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Bowling Green, KY
FULL_TIME
- Five Star Breaktime Solutions, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, is a premier away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions provider for employers and other commercial, institutional, and educatio...
- 2 Months Ago
Beverage Category Manager
- Five Star Food Service, Inc.
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Bowling Green, KY
FULL_TIME
- Five Star Breaktime Solutions, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, is a premier away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions provider for employers and other commercial, institutional, and educatio...
- 2 Months Ago
Beverage Category Manager
- Five Star Food Service, Inc.
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Lebanon, KY
FULL_TIME
- Five Star Breaktime Solutions, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, is a premier away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions provider for employers and other commercial, institutional, and educatio...
- 2 Months Ago
Beverage Category Manager
- Five Star Food Service, Inc.
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Louisville, KY
FULL_TIME
- Five Star Breaktime Solutions, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, is a premier away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions provider for employers and other commercial, institutional, and educatio...
- 2 Months Ago
Beverage Category Manager
- Five Star Food Service, Inc.
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Robards, KY
FULL_TIME
- Five Star Breaktime Solutions, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, is a premier away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions provider for employers and other commercial, institutional, and educatio...
- 2 Months Ago
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Category Manager
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- Nestlé Purina
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- Heinen's Grocery Store
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Byron Center, MI
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- StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants
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- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Insight Global
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Hunt Valley, MD
- Position: Category Manager Location: Hunt Valley, MD (Hybrid / flexible) Duration: 3 Month Contract to Hire Pay Rate: $3...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Shamrock Foods Company
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Phoenix, AZ
- The Category Manager drives category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysi...
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Category Manager
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Saint Louis, MO
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About Kentucky
Kentucky (/kənˈtʌki/ (listen) kən-TUK-ee), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, (because in Kentucky's first constitution, the name state was used) Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States.
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$110,113 to $144,140
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