The Food and Beverage Category Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing the product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies for the food and beverage category. This role requires a deep understanding of market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive dynamics to drive category growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management: Develop and execute category strategies to achieve sales, margin, and inventory goals.

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats.

• Product Assortment: Manage the product portfolio, including selection, pricing, and lifecycle management.

• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts and terms.

• Promotions: Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and customer engagement.

• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze category performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and execution of category plans.

• Customer Focus: Understand and anticipate customer needs and preferences to enhance the shopping

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required

• Food and beverage experience (preferred)

• 3+ years of experience in category management, preferably in the food and beverage industry.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and category management software.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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