What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Center of Plate, Protein position at Cheney Brothers, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Details:
Responsible for promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands the changes in market conditions and the impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, which requires making purchasing decisions and leverage buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos. Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.
Center of Plate/Protein category management/procurement experience.
Job Details:
- This position does not offer relocation.
- This position is onsite and may report to any of our CBI locations:
- Florida Locations: Ocala, Port St. Lucie, Punta Gorda, Riveria Beach
- North Carolina: Greensboro, or Statesville
- South Carolina: Florence
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsible for promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands the changes in market conditions and the impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, which requires making purchasing decisions and leverage buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos. Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage.
- Building relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.
- Support sales by providing education, training and demonstration of COP items, as necessary.
- Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.
Center of Plate/Protein category management/procurement experience.