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Performance Foodservice · 1 hour ago

Corporate Category Manager, Dry Commodity/Frozen Prepared

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Performance Foodservice is a key player in America's food distribution system, and they are seeking a Corporate Category Manager for their Dry Commodity/Frozen Prepared segment. The role involves achieving sales objectives, developing pricing programs, and managing supplier relationships while supporting the company's brand initiatives.

Food and Beverage

Hiring Manager

Melissa Grinlinton

Responsibilities

Negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events - to include maintaining all documents, forms and related Vendor information

Perform key category reviews. analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc. for brand extensions and/or Request For Proposals (RFPs)

Develop and promote "Performance" brands within managed categories and conduct ongoing evaluation of the products through comparison to competitive products and suppliers through data and product cuttings and comparisons and evaluation of supplier product specifications and food safety programs

Communicate with the Operating Companies to assist with any local issues/opportunities. Communicate market status/trends, purchase recommendations and key supplier performance updates. Conducted from both the corporate office and through Operating Company liaison visits

Perform vendor meetings - review sales, earned income trends, OpCo issues. Develop an action plan to address those issues as needed

Assist with merchandising conference planning activities, attend, participate, and present at various events such as Summits, IFDA, NRA, Executive Conferences, and other industry events and conferences

Support other strategic departments and company goals and functions with procurement related information, functions and activities

Performs other related duties as assigned