retail category manager

Dierbergs

<div>Dierbergs Markets is seeking a talented Category Manager who will be responsible for product assortment, merchandising strategies, vendor/broker partnerships and ensuring profitability and sales growth of our Beer, Wine, &amp; Spirits Category. This position supports our Grow Every Day purpose and commitment to Better Execution through creating better customer experiences driven by impeccable product selection at competitive prices. The right person for this role is passionate about the beverage industry and has expertise in this category. They build strong partnerships, stay on top of trends and proactively share innovative ideas to continue to move the business forward with an eye on the future. 
 
How You'll Make an Impact 
 
Driving Sales Growth 
<ul><li>Maximize assigned category assortment opportunities and curate merchandising, promotions, and advertising strategies to drive sales and profits based on historical data, current trends, and future forecast</li><li>Proactively explore opportunities to introduce creative and innovative products, partnerships and ideas to drive category success</li><li>Evaluate competition and make category recommendations to drive sales growth on a regular basis, by exploring both brick and mortar, as well as on-line sites</li><li>Research, analyze, and compare trends within Dierbergs product offerings and evaluate areas to creatively differentiate</li><li>Expand private label product assortment and development by utilizing data to identify gaps and new product trends to address market needs</li></ul> 

Cultivating Partnerships 
<ul><li>Align closely with suppliers, vendors, and distributors on logistic and product-related issues</li><li>Maintain &amp; strengthen partnerships with vendors/brokers, negotiate and collaborate for purposes of promotional planning to secure the most competitive pricing</li><li>Partner closely with the Advertising and Marketing team on ways to market the Party Center category to ensure maximum product awareness</li><li>Provide excellent customer service at all times; serve as a resource to store management teams with inquiries and problem resolution</li><li>Foster a work environment that embodies the core values of Dierbergs, champion and develop a diverse and inclusive team environment
</li></ul> 
Managing Cost &amp; Financial Performance 
<ul><li>Own and manage assigned categories, identify and present opportunities for cost savings, and tailor strategies to meet financial goals</li><li>Conduct in-depth analysis of consumer data that includes pricing and promotion effectiveness, market trends, assortment evaluation and competitive analysis</li><li>Continually evaluate retail pricing based on category goals</li><li>Seek out and capture opportunities for special buys and Dierbergs exclusive items to continue to differentiate Dierbergs in the marketplace</li><li>Create visibility on category spend, savings, inventory opportunities, and supply constraints. Then aligns with Senior leadership on short-term and long-term strategies to drive category performance Partner closely with Finance team to ensure vendor payment is received and accurate</li></ul> 

Leading &amp; Developing Teams 
<ul><li>Contribute to overall team success by interviewing, selecting, and developing Department Managers</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with store teams to better understand the demands of the business and to assure programs &amp; promotions are being fully executed</li><li>Appropriately communicate and partner with store teams to ensure understanding and execution of category plans including:</li><li>Reviewing department conditions, merchandising, signage/tags, program compliance and inventory levels</li><li>Partner with vendors and learning team to provide additional training to Department Managers to further their beer, wine, &amp; spirits education</li></ul> 

About You 
<ul><li>Minimum 5 years combined experience in retail, merchandising, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement or distribution</li><li>Experience in the Beer, Wine, Spirits industry preferred</li><li>3+ years' experience in Category Management</li><li>BS or BA required</li><li>Excellent verbal and written skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Exhibits a high degree of creativity and innovation</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills; projects a professional, friendly and outgoing image; open to others' ideas and input</li><li>Must have exceptional ability to organize and prioritize work and handle multiple tasks; uses time efficiently and is resourceful</li><li>Knowledge of merchandising management, retail management, replenishment and item management systems preferred</li><li>Able to adapt to change and manage competing demands in a positive manner</li><li>Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel</li></ul> 

Why Dierbergs is right for you... 
<ul><li>Health and retirement benefits including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, FSA, and life insurance</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Paid time off provided, including sick days</li><li>Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to assist in many of life's challenges, from short-term counseling, legal questions to financial guidance</li></ul>
- Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes and more - being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards 
<ul><li>Wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities to keep you healthy, engaged and involved</li><li>Rewards, recognition and appreciation programs and events to spotlight you AND your exceptional talents</li><li>Opportunity to Grow Every Day by building knowledge, supporting growth and creating connections</li><li>Career advancement and growth opportunities through GROWU, our Learning &amp; Development program for current and future Leaders</li></ul> 
This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.</div>

Category Manager - Beer, Wine & Spirits

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2>
The Worldwide Grocery Category Management team is looking for a Category Manager to lead multiple facets of our retail business across banners (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities within our Produce and Floral space. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business. 
 
You will have accountability for business results of your product categories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships, expanding product selection and vendor base, leading negotiations, setting category strategy, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences. 
 
The ideal candidate will have strong customer experience intuition, business and product sense combined with solid understanding of technical concepts. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, ability to influence, analytical talent, exceptional communications, and leadership are essential to success in this role.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of with Excel experience</li><li>5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience</li><li>Experience with financial analysis and P&amp;L ownership</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements</li><li>Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 73,300.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually 
USA, VA, Arlington - 73,300.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually</div>

Category Manager - Produce, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS)

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Join us as we grow Amazon's Grocery and Retail businesses! We are passionate about creating a shopping experience that customers will love. If you&rsquo;re interested in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly-collaborative environment that&rsquo;s more start-up than big company, we want to talk to you. 
 
The Sr. Category Manager will provide support for Amazon&rsquo;s physical retail locations and initiatives through strategic planning, cross-functional project management, and marketing execution. They will work with business leaders to develop and execute on short- and long-term strategies and collaborate with internal stakeholders to build processes allowing us to scale. 
 
The ideal candidate possesses experience in buying, marketing, and/or finance, with a track record of successful relationship management, strong analytical acumen, and experience generating and managing reporting and analysis. Additionally, the candidate with have experience managing the strategic aspects of physical retail stores. Great communication skills and data-driven analysis will be essential to your success. We&rsquo;re looking for a self-starter who will take ownership of business problems to a successful result. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
Our environment is fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management. On a day to day basis, you will: 
<ul><li>Work with cross-functional partners across marketing, supply chain, merchandising, category and vendor management to establish best practices and procedures; proactively identify blockers to remove.</li><li>Partner with Marketing to create opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building for multiple sub-categories</li><li>Identify areas of risk to project timelines, and escalate to program leadership in a timely manner.</li><li>Drive physical store process improvements; enable streamlining to achieve operational excellence, benchmarking, and development and tracking of key performance metrics.</li><li>Consistently challenge practices to ensure the team is consistently raising the bar on its performance and operational excellence.</li><li>Audit metrics regularly, determine and prioritize business opportunities, identify risks and make recommendations to pursue</li><li>Identify industry trends and develop innovative marketing and merchandising initiatives to support growth</li><li>Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and goals for the Amazon Grocery physical stores, co-located with Whole Foods Market locations
</li><li>Analyze weekly and monthly performance metrics and manage communication with stakeholders to hit financial targets, during weekly business reviews</li><li>Partner with category managers and trade planning to coordinate promotional activity, space allocation, pricing, productivity analysis, and forecasting</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>5+ years of with Excel experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL</li><li>Experience with business analysis and P&amp;L management</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience using data to influence business decisions</li><li>Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams</li><li>2+ years of account management, brand management, performance marketing, digital marketing, sales or consulting experience</li><li>Experience in physical retail store management</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, TX, Austin - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually 
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually</div>

Sr. Category Mgr, Store Strategy, Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores

Houchens Food Group, Inc.

<div>OBJECTIVE
To hire an energetic individual to develop categories within our growing retail stores. To develop and grow sales and category goals. Categories can and will vary from center store, dairy, frozen, general merchandise, health &amp; beauty, meat, produce, deli, bakery, etc. This individual should be flexible to the ever-changing environment of retail. The position will manage multiple categories and formats, which will have different gross profit and sales goals for each format and zone within the format. The position will need great interpersonal skills to work with all levels of operations and organization. The position will need to be able to give clear direction to assistants and stores as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES<ul><li>Consulted on the definition of the Category Strategy for their respective Category and ensuring that this strategy aligns with the corporate strategy and meets targeted financial objectives.</li><li>Responsible for the assortment definition and product selection for the banners, channels, countries, and departments they manage, ensuring that the assortment aligns with targets.</li><li>Responsible for identifying, developing, and procuring products to drive the success and performance of their assigned banners/channels/countries/departments (i.e., their &ldquo;assigned responsibilities&rdquo;).</li><li>Consulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their assigned responsibilities. Ensures plans align with the Category Strategy and business objectives, and that buys align with assortment targets.</li><li>Responsible for signing off on all plan-o-grams, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their assigned responsibilities prior to communication to stores.</li><li>Responsible for the selection of all products for their assigned responsibilities that are included in a promotional program. Responsible for ensuring the products are appropriately represented in a promotion.</li><li>Determine the appropriate order quantities for all orders and complete the purchase order worksheet for the administrative assistant to process.</li><li>Maximizes sales and store turns by identifying item assortment changes and display adjustments that could be made to ensure low dating issues and increased sales.</li><li>Responsible for conducting Weekly Business Reviews of their assigned responsibilities. Consulted on the Monthly P&amp;L Performance Reviews of their assigned responsibilities.</li><li>Monitor competitor pricing to ensure stores are competitive within their respective channel.</li><li>Store visits as needed to review category and store needs.</li><li>Consulted on activities related to leading, mentoring, and providing guidance to the Category Team as well as training and developing the Merchandising organization.</li><li>Responsible for identifying potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives.</li><li>Communicate with operations teams to ensure selling plans are executed.</li><li>Receive feedback from operations teams and create action plans to resolve concerns/opportunities.</li><li>Additional projects/duties as assigned.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree
3-6 years of experience in Grocery/Convenience Channel.
Other Information:<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to create, analyze, interpret, and report analysis results.</li><li>Strong analytical and statistical skills.</li><li>Able to handle multiple deadlines in a changing environment with a sense of urgency.</li><li>High level of creativity and leadership qualities.</li><li>Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE / ADDITIONAL SKILLS / APTITUDE
Possess excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills. A self-starter with proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must demonstrate flexibility, initiative, good judgment, a sense of urgency, and a strong attention to detail. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to manage constant organizational change.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.</div>

Category Manager

Alghanim INDUSTRIES

Date: 14 Apr 2026
 
Location: 
KW
 
Company: 
Alghanim Industries
 
Long Description Job Summary
 To manage onboarding sellers within their verticals and ensure a smooth transition from content management, SKU upload, platform support and operational setup (delivery) Job Responsibilities
 1. Develop Category Strategy with senior buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category
 2. Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability.
 3. Regular digital planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory
 4. Implement promo strategy through direct team & support functions to ensure business objectives are met, review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team
 5. Manage Order & Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control (1P + 3P)
 6. Develop strategy + support new Product Development process & Sourcing in line with senior buyer (only for 1P).
 7. Review & analyze market trends, marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing through automated reports and share them with sellers.
 8. Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction. Candidate Requirements
 Competencies
 
Technical/Functional (Knowledge / Skills): 
<ul>
<li>In-depth knowledge of and experience in managing Marketplace sellers (1P + 3P)</li>
<li>Professional development in retail strategy / category management</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent MS office skills + knowledge of MIRAKL platform preferred</li>
</ul>
Behavioral: 
<ul>
<li>Strong relationship building skills</li>
<li>Strong operational skills</li>
<li>Organizational leadership skills</li>
<li>Attention to detail / analytical</li>
<li>Superior drive + follow up</li>
</ul>
Education
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in business preferred</li>
</ul>
Years & areas of Experience
 <ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years experience within retail with at least 4 years category management experience or seller management Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration</li>
</ul>

Seller Support Executive

Schwan's Company

<div>At CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food &mdash; we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron&reg;, bibigo&reg;, Tony's&reg;, Big Daddy's&reg;, Villa Prima &reg;, Chef One &reg;, Twin Marquis &reg; and Minh&reg;. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring an Associate Category Management Manager into our office in La Palma, CA. This individual will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of shopper relevant solutions that will ultimately enhance the category in Ethnic retail and distributor channel. This role will also assist with the development of in-store activation tactics to generate incremental sales and increase consumer purchasing behavior, and provide analytical support to leverage new in- store processes, merchandising vehicles, new products and unique promotions that create added value and enhanced competitive position.

What You Will Do:
<ul>
<li>Support the development and execution of category management and shopper solutions that enhance category growth, retailer performance, and brand objectives</li>
<li>Analyze product, category, and competitive performance using syndicated and internal data to generate actionable insights and recommendations</li>
<li>Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners to ensure in‑market execution of category and Go-To-Market initiatives</li>
<li>Assist in innovation launches, product changes, and in‑store activations, ensuring readiness, alignment, and post‑launch performance tracking</li>
<li>Support pricing, assortment, and promotional recommendations to improve shelf competitiveness and shopper engagement</li>
<li>Help coordinate customer onboarding, distribution expansion, and operational execution, including item setup and launch support as needed</li>
<li>Contribute to forecasting, inventory visibility, and issue resolution to support in‑store availability and minimize disruption</li>
<li>Develop and maintain sales enablement and customer-facing materials to support communication and execution in the field</li>
</ul>
What We Look For:
<ul>
<li>Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; MBA preferred</li>
<li>Years of Related Experience: 4+ years of experience encompassing both category management and shopper insights functional roles.</li>
<li>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bilingual in English and Korean; Software/computer skills and strong proficiency in Windows; experience managing merchandising solutions; Prior experience using syndicated data as well as primary and secondary data to build actionable insights. Strong category management and shopper insight knowledge across multiple markets and accounts. Knowledge of general business, marketing and advertising principles; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; solid data analysis capabilities of insight research; strong interpersonal skills; good communication skills; both verbal and written as well as the ability to make effective presentations before groups; deal effectively with a wide variety of people, ability to multi-task as well the willingness roll up ones sleeves to produce results; highly motivated team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and must be willing to travel on occasion.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually and eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan's and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.</div>

Associate Category Management Manager (Bilingual - Korean)

Alghanim Industries

<div>
 Job description:
 
 
 Long Description Job Summary
 
 To manage a defined category or sub category to continuously improve ranges and promotions and exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability + omni channel leadership.
 
 Job Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop Category Strategy with buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products &amp; Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability
 </li>
 <li>
 Regular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement promo strategy &amp; support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team
 </li>
 <li>
 Support advertising &amp; marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / team
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Order &amp; Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control
 </li>
 <li>
 Support new Product Development process &amp; Sourcing for Own Brands
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow &amp; analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with service &amp; support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction
 </li>
 <li>
 Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market &amp; grow online business
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage selected Supplier Relationships as required, agency &amp; non-agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables
 </li>
 <li>
 In store layout, display &amp; space management/execution via planogram and stores visits
 </li>
 <li>
 Min weekly visits to core stores + competitors with actionable follow up circulated to wider team
 </li>
 </ul>
 Candidate Requirements
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least 3 - 5 years&rsquo; experience within Electronic retailing with at least w years Category Management experience
 </li>
 <li>
 In-depth knowledge of and experience in managing a Consumer Electronics Category
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional development in retail strategy / category management
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent MS office skills + knowledge of SAP or Business Objects preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong relationship building skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizational leadership skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Attention to detail / analytical
 </li>
 <li>
 Superior drive + follow up
 </li>
 </ul>
 Education Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree
</div>

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