What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Centralized position at City Market?
Job Title: Category Manager - Centralized
Department: Purchasing and Merchandising
Reports To: Director of Community & Marketing
Location: Centralized/All City Market Locations
Division/Status: Full-time exempt, Management
Summary
City Market is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Category Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive sales and profitability. This role requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to bring a fresh perspective to the role when collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The role of the Category Manager is to support the goals of the Co-op by maintaining oversight of vendor relationship development, category management, pricing and margin control, product procurement, and promotional programming for revenue-generating departments at all City Market locations.
The Category Manager is responsible for coordinating and monitoring costs and retail pricing to achieve budgeted margin targets, and planning and taking corrective action if necessary. The Category Manager will develop, implement, and maintain core retail systems to facilitate smooth operations that support the financial stability of the Co-op.
Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price to the community? Want to work for a community-owned business and help shape the future of City Market Co-Op? This is an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking to grow in the retail and food industry, in a work culture built on cherishing our customers, vendors, co-workers and community.
If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ retail or related experience.
- Minimum of 3 years’ buying experience.
- Knowledge of applied pricing margins and monitoring methods required.
- Experience in maintenance of multiple promotional programs preferred.
- Experience working with budgets and adhering to cost and margin requirements preferred.
- Knowledge of the natural, organic, and/or specialty food industries preferred.
Technical Skills
- Experience with POS applications and inventory management systems preferred.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
- Public speaking and presentation skills are essential.
Benefits
City Market offers a competitive salary with comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, spending account; generous paid time off; 401k with 6% match.
Other benefits include store discounts; free fitness classes, an award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time and much more!
