Base: $65,000 - $100,000; bonus/equity: up to 10% ...
On-site
Execute produce category strategy
Manage local vendor relationships
Drive key account development
US Foods is seeking a Category Manager for the produce department in Ogden, UT, responsible for implementing the company's category strategy while managing local vendor relationships and sales growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in category management, particularly in the food service or manufacturing sectors
Job Summary
Support and execute the implementation of US Foods produce category strategy across the defined Area, working with Area sales leaders and specialists to drive key account development.
Own produce assortment updates, informational inquiries, and delivery of produce goals for all markets within the Area, ensuring alignment with national strategies.
This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus up to 10% of base salary and may include benefits such as health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
Matching Summary
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US Foods is seeking a Category Manager for the produce department in Ogden, UT, responsible for implementing the company's category strategy while managing local vendor relationships and sales growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in category management, particularly in the food service or manufacturing sectors.
Salary
Base: $65,000 - $100,000; Bonus/Equity: up to 10% of base salary; Benefits: health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Execute produce category strategy
Manage local vendor relationships
Drive key account development
Own produce assortment updates
Gather local market data
Communicate market needs to corporate
Nice-to-have
Support organizational transformations
Drive change management
Provide fact-based recommendations
Strong business acumen
Sound interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation skills
Key Requirements
Four-year college degree or equivalent field experience
Minimum 7 years category management experience
Project management experience preferred
Food Service or Food Manufacturing industries experience strongly preferred