Job Description

Growing retailer is looking for an Assistant Category Manager in the food and grocery space!

In this role you will report to the Category Manager and assist the retailer with the development of category plans, creating schematics, identifying, vetting and selecting vendors and products, monitoring legal restrictions to sales and product offerings, monitoring and reporting sales trends, monitoring and reporting competitor sales and pricing, placing replenishment orders and ensuring product and pricing information is up to date and correct. The Assistant Category Manager also assists in the communication to stores for promotional programs, restricted sales, schematics, and the ordering and distribution of marketing materials (POP). The Assistant Category Manager provides support to the Category Managers with analysis on sales, category profitability, sku performance, inventory turns, rebates, buy-downs, and all other sources of funding. The Assistant Category Manager also supports in the development of reports and presentations on promotional programs and category performance. The Assistant Category Manager also, in partnership with Training and Development team, assists in the development and execution of training for the retail team in promotional programs and legal reequipments for sales. This role also provides administrative support to the Category Manager and works on ad-hoc projects as needed.

We provide competitive base salary, bonus, 401K, full medical, dental and vison insurance and the change to grow with a stable and growing company.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing or a related field is strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, category management and/or procurement is required
• Previous experience with the convenience or grocery industry is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in the c-store industry is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems is required. Prior experience with PDI or Focal Point experience is preferred
• Experience with sales analysis preferred
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills is required
• Experience with PowerPoint and developing presentations is required
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and creative action plans is required
• High level of problem-solving skills is required. Candidates must be highly analytical and be able to create and interpret a variety of reports
• Demonstrated success in business development including the ability to building relationships while developing existing relationships is required
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external groups including category teams, retail teams and finance is required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

The job qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  If accepting an offer of employment, applicant must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.  United Pacific is an EOE.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. United Pacific adheres to the Fair Chance Hiring Initiative and will lawfully consider individuals with a conviction history.