Category Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now has seven Portland-metro area retail locations and a bustling catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch. A certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen prides itself on sustainable practices and voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency and accountability, using the power of business as a force for good.

About the job

Are you passionate about curating unique, high-quality grocery products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategic thinking, vendor relationships, and customer engagement shape success? Elephants Delicatessen, Portland’s premier food retailer, is seeking a Category Manager to drive product selection, pricing, promotions, and merchandising across our retail stores, e-commerce, and gift basket programs.

What You’ll Do

• Product Selection & Strategy – Research, analyze, and curate a selection of specialty and proprietary grocery products that delight our customers.
• Vendor Management – Negotiate with vendors to secure the best quality, pricing, and unique offerings while building strong supplier relationships.
• Pricing & Profitability – Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability, ensuring a strong bottom line.
• Merchandising & E-Commerce – Partner with teams to create visually appealing in-store displays and optimize online product presentations.
• Inventory & Demand Forecasting – Ensure efficient inventory flows, manage product life cycles, and maximize sales potential.
• Marketing & Promotions – Collaborate on creative marketing initiatives and category-specific events to drive sales and customer engagement.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Train and support store teams, align strategies with company goals and embody our core values : Excellence, Unity, and Sustainability.

What We’re Looking For