Senior Category Manager — Westlake, TX at Core-Mark

About the Team

Core-Mark is the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. As the largest and most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada. Our reputation is built on empowering customers, employees, and communities while supporting America's food distribution system.

About the Role

The Category Manager - Foodservice position is designed for a fast-paced and exciting environment where you will support, develop, and grow category offers delivered to our convenience retail customers. You will serve as a strategic partner to Category Directors, Core-Mark Divisions, cross-functional corporate teams, and vendor partners.

Your mission is to drive sales growth, maintain and optimize National Marketing programs, and identify improvement opportunities across the Foodservice portfolio. You will pull and analyze data to generate actionable insights, prepare information for efficient vendor meetings, and assist in developing plan-o-grams that are relevant to customers and profitable. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvements within national promotional programs, manage vendor onboarding and relationships, and support the growth of Core-Mark's private label brands.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will engage in a process designed to assess both technical capability and cultural fit. This includes reviewing data analytical skills, communication abilities, and experience in category management and shopper marketing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive working environment characterized by a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Parish Lane, Westlake, Denton County, Texas, 76262, United States

Westlake, Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleIdentify opportunities to grow sales across Foodservice and trending categories
check_circleLead continuous improvements within national promotional programs and coordinate with vendors
check_circleAssist with the management of private label brands to maximize sales and efficiency
check_circleManage marketing program creation, rack order processing, and track launch timelines
check_circleAnalyze data to generate actionable insights and make fact-based recommendations
check_circlePrepare data and program information for vendor meetings and conduct quarterly reviews
check_circleDevelop and implement plan-o-grams and programming to drive category growth
check_circleOptimize national category management programs and produce monthly performance results
check_circleFacilitate onboarding of new vendors and manage current vendor agreements and transitions

Requirements

verified4+ years of experience in category management, data analytics and shopper marketing
verified4+ years of experience with assisting in content development, creation, and strategy
verifiedWorking knowledge of B2B Marketing and consumer marketing

Benefits & Perks

check_circleDay 1 Health & Wellness Benefitscheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Plancheck_circle401K Employer Matchingcheck_circleEducation AssistancePaid Time Off

Frequently asked questions about Senior Category Manager - Foodservice at Core-Mark International

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Day-to-day, the Senior Category Manager - Foodservice at Core-Mark International will identify opportunities to grow sales across foodservice and trending categories; lead continuous improvements within national promotional programs and coordinate with vendors; assist with the management of private label brands to maximize sales and efficiency; and manage marketing program creation, rack order processing, and track launch timelines.

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Core-Mark International is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 4+ years of experience in category management, data analytics and shopper marketing; 4+ years of experience with assisting in content development, creation, and strategy; and Working knowledge of B2B Marketing and consumer marketing.

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Senior Category Manager - Foodservice at Core-Mark International is based in Parish Lane, Westlake, Denton County, Texas, 76262, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Core-Mark International has listed this Senior Category Manager - Foodservice role as on-site.

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Senior Category Manager - Foodservice at Core-Mark International typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Senior Category Manager - Foodservice at Core-Mark International include Data Analytics; Shopper Marketing; B2B Marketing; Consumer Marketing; Powerpoint; Excel; and Word.

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Senior Category Manager - Foodservice at Core-Mark International is part of the retail job category on Recrutus.

Senior Category Manager - Foodservice