The Category Management Director, Bottled Beverages is responsible for driving strategic growth, profitability, and operational discipline for one of RaceTracââ¬â¢s most important categories. This is a builder roleââ¬âleading a developing team while establishing the strategy, structure, and capabilities needed to scale the business.
You will partner closely with executive leadership to define longââ¬âterm direction while ensuring strong dayââ¬âtoââ¬âday execution.
Beverage experience is a plus, but not a substitute for proven strategic leadership, team-building, and category ownership.
This role is based onsite in Atlanta, GA (Store Support Center) with up to 20% travel.
What Youââ¬â¢ll Do
Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as the leader and voice of Bottled Beverages Category Management
- Build, develop, and coach a growing teamââ¬âcreating structure, clarity, and capability
- Foster a culture of accountability, feedback, and growth
- Lead through change and evolving business needs
Category Strategy & Financial Ownership
- Define and execute the category strategy to drive growth and profitability
- Own full P&L accountability (pricing, margin, promotions, performance)
- Translate strategy into clear priorities and actionable plans
- Balance short-term performance with long-term category health
Negotiation & Vendor/Wholesaler Management
- Lead complex negotiations with suppliers, wholesalers, and distributors
- Build strategic partnerships that unlock growth and competitive advantage
- Navigate a multi-state, DSD environment effectively
Crossââ¬âFunctional Alignment
- Partner across functions to ensure alignment and execution of category strategy
- Communicate priorities clearly and connect strategy to in-store impact
- Build strong relationships to drive enterprise-wide alignment
Analytics, Tools & Process Improvement
- Use data and insights to drive decision-making and performance
- Establish the tools, processes, and operating rhythms needed to scale
- Simplify and improve processes to support both Guests and Associates