Category Manager
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented, team player who wants to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? DAK's Market is looking for an experienced Category Manager to lead, develop and execute merchandising strategies across our growing chain of convenience stores. This role requires a creative and analytical mindset, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering results in a dynamic retail environment.
As the Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our retail operations through effective merchandising strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive sales, optimize product assortment, and enhance the overall customer experience. This role requires a deep understanding of consumer preferences, market trends, and industry best practices.
Requirements:
- Supervise the daily activities and functions of the Pricebook team.
- Create, oversee, and effectively communicate merchandising strategies for product categories.
- Oversee the coordination of new item set up, cost, retail and promotional pricing, and PLUs.
- Ensure retail margins are constant with guidelines established by the Corporate Team.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting price book downloads daily to ensure the most accurate information.
- Communicate with team leaders, category management personnel and information technology personnel to resolve operational and technical issues.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms to ensure competitive pricing, product availability, and quality.
- Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive threats.
- Contact all vendors quarterly for updated costs sheets.
- Generate monthly reports for each category and communicate dead inventory issues.
- Administer monthly compliance checks to assure advertised price and scan price are accurate and match.
- Redefine pricing zones to maximize pricing opportunities based on retail parameters defined within category strategies.
- Define and react to download errors and inefficiencies in the price book system and processes. Make recommendations on system and process enhancements.
- Provide support for the initial set up of new stores in areas of responsibility.
- Provide guidance and training to store managers and staff on merchandising best practices, product knowledge, and promotional execution.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising initiatives and make data-driven decisions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, food safety standards, and company policies in all merchandising activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in retail merchandising, preferably in the convenience store or grocery industry.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a track record of driving business growth.
- Proficiency in merchandising software and tools, such as space planning software, POS systems, and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to merchandising and product labeling.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- ADD Systems experience
Willingness to travel:
- Up to 50% (Preferred), depending on store needs
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Company-Paid Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees
- On Demand Pay Advances
- Bonus Potential
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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