Description

The Category Manager will oversee products and suppliers within their categories.

Duties – Category Manager

• Negotiate accrual programs, growth programs, food show allowances, golf outing program and spot deals with suppliers
• Negotiate Sales SPIFF’s and promos
• Look at and evaluate new products and suppliers for stock
• Side by side product comparisons
• Assist sales force in product sourcing 
• Negotiate product pricing
• Attend Unipro conferences and meet with suppliers
• Coordinate products for ads & flyers
• Set up product codes and new supplier numbers
• Work with sales reps and brokers to move out obsolete inventory
• Sales meeting participation
• Product quality assurance
• Some order placement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary lines of insurance include supplemental and short and long term disability and whole life.
• 401k along with employer contributions and match.
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off
• Pay will be based on experience
• Work hours, Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4pm

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Understanding of business and management principles.
• Education and Experience:
• At least three years of experience in related field required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• Requires travel.