Produce Category Manager

Sales Produce Manager

Company : US0022 Sysco Central Florida, Inc.

Sales Territory : None

Zip Code : 32254

Travel Percentage : 0

Compensation Information : The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors.

Brief Role Description

Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the produce category within a region. Collaborates cross functionally (Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue Management) and across entities (Market, Corporate, Specialty). Category expert that provides training, product information, regulatory guidance, and market cost guidance to internal and external customers in support of the produce category.

Primary And Responsibilities

Category Strategy

• Align with SMS Produce teams to execute strategies
• Identify category development opportunities, coordinate with sales teams (leaders, specialists, sales consultants) to propose new business
• Ensuring expected compliance and proper support of SMS Produce and Freshpoint.
• Analyze data and market insights to understand consumer needs and wants
• Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing
• Manage site specific market cost decisions on a weekly basis
• Collaborating with Regional Revenue Management Director and Regional VP of Merch, utilize available contract programs and resources to provide customer specific pricing for key Regional customers
• Provide field feedback on strategies including advising on marketing materials to improve sales

Provide Planning Team With Forecasts For Product Demand Trends

Assortment Management

Category Training

Product Quality / Quality Control

Mitigate Expense / Shrink

Education / Experience

Skills

Benefits Information : For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com

Overview : Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.