Corporate Category Manager, Center of the Plate Richmond, VA
Job title: Corporate Category Manager, Center of the Plate Richmond, VA in Richmond, VA at Performance Food Group
Company: Performance Food Group
Job description: Job DescriptionPosition Details:
This position is located in Richmond, VA., on site and requires relocation to the area.
Center of the Plate/Protein Category.
We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:Achieve sales and earned income (revenue) objectives and related marketing activities in a specific category (e.g., Center of Plate) across the corporation. Effectively develop pricing and earned income programs on Performance Foodservice brand products ensuring competitive invoice delivered cost to the Operating Companies. Negotiate formula cost tied to 3rd party markets when available for Performance Foodservice brand products. Includes the negotiation of new and enhanced supplier programs. Increased participation with strategic suppliers with the conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases. Managing communication flow to OpCos as it relates to market conditions and inventory positions. Interaction with Marketing/Brands on current and future brand and item development. Support, train and educate the field in the category of expertise via programs such as Operating Company liaison, interactive training, food shows, and other industry activities. Resolve issues related to vendor partners. Manage rebate tracking programs and resolve issues pertaining to collection of rebates and other incentives from suppliers and payments to OpCos. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.Position Responsibilities:
Negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events - to include maintaining all documents, forms and related Vendor information.
Perform key category reviews. analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc. for brand extensions and/or Request For Proposals (RFPs).
Develop and promote "Performance" brands within managed categories and conduct ongoing evaluation of the products through comparison to competitive products and suppliers through data and product cuttings and comparisons and evaluation of supplier product specifications and food safety programs.
Communicate with the Operating Companies to assist with any local issues/opportunities. Communicate market status/trends, purchase recommendations and key supplier performance updates. Conducted from both the corporate office and through Operating Company liaison visits.
Perform vendor meetings - review sales, earned income trends, OpCo issues. Develop an action plan to address those issues as needed.
Assist with merchandising conference planning activities, attend, participate, and present at various events such as Summits, IFDA, NRA, Executive Conferences, and other industry events and conferences.
Support other strategic departments and company goals and functions with procurement related information, functions and activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Req Number120574BRShift1st ShiftFull Time / Part TimeFull TimeRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience3 - 5 yearsMarketing, business or related area within foodservice industryDivisionPerformance Food GroupJob CategoryProcurementPreferred QualificationsBachelorsBusiness, marketing or related area5 -7 yearsMarketing, business or related area within foodservice industry. Center of the Plate or Protein experience.Located in Richmond, VA - not remote.Company DescriptionPerformance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.BenefitsCompensation$90-$140 depending on experience, bonus potiential
Expected salary:
Location: Richmond, VA
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Company: Performance Food Group
Job description: Job DescriptionPosition Details:
This position is located in Richmond, VA., on site and requires relocation to the area.
Center of the Plate/Protein Category.
We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:Achieve sales and earned income (revenue) objectives and related marketing activities in a specific category (e.g., Center of Plate) across the corporation. Effectively develop pricing and earned income programs on Performance Foodservice brand products ensuring competitive invoice delivered cost to the Operating Companies. Negotiate formula cost tied to 3rd party markets when available for Performance Foodservice brand products. Includes the negotiation of new and enhanced supplier programs. Increased participation with strategic suppliers with the conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases. Managing communication flow to OpCos as it relates to market conditions and inventory positions. Interaction with Marketing/Brands on current and future brand and item development. Support, train and educate the field in the category of expertise via programs such as Operating Company liaison, interactive training, food shows, and other industry activities. Resolve issues related to vendor partners. Manage rebate tracking programs and resolve issues pertaining to collection of rebates and other incentives from suppliers and payments to OpCos. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.Position Responsibilities:
Negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events - to include maintaining all documents, forms and related Vendor information.
Perform key category reviews. analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc. for brand extensions and/or Request For Proposals (RFPs).
Develop and promote "Performance" brands within managed categories and conduct ongoing evaluation of the products through comparison to competitive products and suppliers through data and product cuttings and comparisons and evaluation of supplier product specifications and food safety programs.
Communicate with the Operating Companies to assist with any local issues/opportunities. Communicate market status/trends, purchase recommendations and key supplier performance updates. Conducted from both the corporate office and through Operating Company liaison visits.
Perform vendor meetings - review sales, earned income trends, OpCo issues. Develop an action plan to address those issues as needed.
Assist with merchandising conference planning activities, attend, participate, and present at various events such as Summits, IFDA, NRA, Executive Conferences, and other industry events and conferences.
Support other strategic departments and company goals and functions with procurement related information, functions and activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Req Number120574BRShift1st ShiftFull Time / Part TimeFull TimeRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience3 - 5 yearsMarketing, business or related area within foodservice industryDivisionPerformance Food GroupJob CategoryProcurementPreferred QualificationsBachelorsBusiness, marketing or related area5 -7 yearsMarketing, business or related area within foodservice industry. Center of the Plate or Protein experience.Located in Richmond, VA - not remote.Company DescriptionPerformance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.BenefitsCompensation$90-$140 depending on experience, bonus potiential
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Location: Richmond, VA
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