Category Manager - Support indie business!

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Are you looking for a unique career growth opportunity to blend your passion and knowledge of food, data, trends, distribution, plus the retail grocery industry? INFRA is seeking a Category Manager for our team!

Everything we do at INFRA delivers value to our members. As a Category Manager, you will seek out ways to maximize our business partnerships with vendors, brokers, distribution, and more. You will influence the partners we work with, products our members have access to, and benefit customers who align with our mission. A successful Category Manager must have proven experience in understanding consumer needs, the retail environment, marketing, and sales principles.

What you will own and improve :

Brand portfolio and relationship management

• Manage assigned categories using all available resources, including analysis of both internal and syndicated data, (validated) manufacturer input and expertise, commodity reports, trade / industry news, consumer trends and customer feedback. Measure results and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate to proactively align assigned category promotional strategy with

merchandising strategy, product assortment, pricing strategy, etc.

first to market opportunities.

Promotional plan success

Trends & data analysis

Distribution & broker relationship management

Vendor growth opportunity

What you already know :

INFRA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We know that diversity of identities, experiences, and ways of thinking result in stronger lives for all our members and the communities we serve. Research shows that systemically excluded communities may be less confident in applying for positions where as little as one skill does not appear to fit we welcome your resume and encourage you to apply.

INFRA is a mission-driven organization that strongly believes in rightful living. We provide our employees with robust technology, collaboration, professional development, hybrid work options, flexible schedules, work-life balance, and time in person with our a tight-knit team and members. Each of us receives a full suite of employee benefits including paid vacation and sick time; health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and more.

Position details

Location :

Located out of INFRA HQ within our Hybrid team structure (currently at least 3 days / week Tue, Wed, Thur)

Reporting : Reports to the Purchasing Promotions Manager

Status : Full-time exempt

Travel requirements :

Travel up to 20% required

Salary info : PP1 $65,000-$80,000-$95,000