Category Management Director, Fresh Foods & Bakery

Race Trac Company Overview

The Director of Category Management, Fresh Foods & Bakery is responsible for driving the strategy, performance, and growth of one of Race Trac’s most important business segments. This role leads category planning and execution, with a focus on sales growth, profitability, margin health, and guest satisfaction.

Working closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Culinary, and vendor partners, you’ll develop category strategies that deliver strong business results while leading and developing a high-performing team.

• Lead the strategy, performance, and execution of the Fresh Foods & Bakery categories.

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and margin performance through pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies.

• Analyze category performance and identify opportunities to improve financial results and guest engagement.

• Lead vendor selection, negotiations, and ongoing supplier partnerships.

• Partner with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Culinary teams to execute category initiatives.

• Identify consumer trends, competitive insights, and growth opportunities.

• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing category management team.

• Use data and analytics to make informed business decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution and the guest experience.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional partners.

• Develop a deep understanding of category performance, consumer insights, and market trends.

• Assess pricing, assortment, promotions, and vendor strategies to identify growth opportunities.

• Establish credibility as a trusted business partner and influential communicator across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrate strong prioritization and execution skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Deliver measurable improvements in sales, margin, profitability, and category performance.

• Develop and execute category strategies based on consumer insights and business objectives.

• Strengthen vendor partnerships to drive mutual value and business results.

• Improve category planning and execution processes.

• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate decision-making and results.

• Develop team capability through coaching and succession planning.

At Race Trac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passionforserving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunitiesforgrowth at every level. With four operating divisions Race Trac, Race Way, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Race Trac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations

• Serves as the point of contact and voice of the Category Management department for planning and operations.
• Develops, coaches, and trains the current assigned Category Management team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourages continuous two-way feedback from all team members.
• Partners cross functionally with all members of the Category Management team to align strategic direction in order to execute consistent planning and analytical goals.
• Drives profitability and growth within assigned categories by implementing aggressive negotiation tactics, industry leading programs and competitive promotions to drive category sales.
• Ensures all contract negotiation strategies are in line with the best interest of Race Trac.
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