Category Manager - Center of Plate, Protein

Locations

• Florida:
  Ocala, Port St. Lucie, Punta Gorda, Riveria Beach
• North Carolina:
  Greensboro, Statesville
• South Carolina:
  Florence

Responsible for promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understand changes in market conditions and their impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, requiring purchasing decisions and leveraging buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos.

Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products and functions as a team member within the department and cross‑functions, as required, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

• Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage.
• Build relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.
• Support sales by providing education, training, and demonstration of COP items, as necessary.
• Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors or suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

• 1-2 Years of experience in sales, marketing, business, or a related area within the food service industry.
• Center of Plate/Protein category management or procurement experience.