Category Manager

1 day ago


Houston, Texas, United States IMA Foodservice Full time
Job Title: Category Manager

Job Summary

The Category Manager is a key role within the IMA Foodservice team, responsible for developing and implementing business plans for specific ranges of food service categories and products. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business plans to maximize profitability and drive growth
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and terms
  • Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities and challenges
  • Collaborate with the IMA team to develop and execute category strategies
  • Manage and develop direct reports to ensure successful category execution
  • Provide category insights and recommendations to IMA Members
  • Manage internal relationships to achieve optimum results as a team
  • Meet financial targets for categories including sales service fees, marketing program, expenses and other related matrix

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of category management and/or relevant business management experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proven experience in analyzing multiple data sources to devise recommendations for the development of business plans
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

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