Category Manager - Non-Foods

Overview

Are you passionate about merchandising, analyzing trends, and building strong relationships? If yes, join Coborn’s Merchandising Team as a Category Manager! As we continue to stay competitive in the grocery retail industry, Coborn’s is searching for category merchandisers who can own a product category—optimizing product assortment, negotiating with suppliers, enhancing sales, while driving the growth of our organization. With a team of expert merchandising professionals, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on our employee‑owned business and the communities we serve!

Strengthening our understanding of consumer trends is what we aim to do, and we are committed to hiring category managers to help us get there. If you are not familiar with grocery retail, it’s not a problem! We encourage category managers of diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Category Strategy:
  Develop and execute category growth strategies to maximize sales, market share, and profitability with a guest‑centric approach.
• Product Assortment Optimization:
  Manage product assortment, ensuring the right mix of products to minimize redundancy and maximize sales.
• Pricing Strategy:
  Establish competitive pricing models for everyday, promotional, and value‑perception pricing.
• Merchandising & Placement:
  Decide how products are displayed to enhance visibility and increase purchases.
• Supplier & Vendor Relationships:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate pricing, secure exclusive deals, and develop strategic partnerships.
• Promotional Planning:
  Design and execute marketing and promotional campaigns to drive category growth and brand awareness.
• Data & Performance Analysis:
  Analyze KPI’s, including sales and guest insights, to make data‑driven decisions and continuously refine the strategy.
• Trends & Innovation:
  Monitor competitors and emerging trends to identify opportunities and introduce new products and programs.
• Collaboration & Execution:
  Work with internal marketing and operations teams to ensure effective category execution of high‑impact programs.
• Financial Forecasting & Planning:
  Manage category budgets and forecasts for sales, profit, inventory, and in‑stocks to deliver on annual performance targets.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee‑owned company, we offer a supportive and rewarding workplace, career growth, and meaningful benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program, education benefits, a 10% employee discount on grocery items, paid time off, paid military leave, employee recognition programs, wellness programs, daily pay access, an employee assistance program, and a national discount marketplace, along with tools and resources for career development.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of related experience in category management, merchandising, or retail strategy; grocery experience preferred but not required.
• Strong data analytical skills with experience using Excel or Power BI to make data‑driven decisions.

We are an EEO/AA employer—All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

USD $82,000.00 – $ per year.