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Category Manager - Center of Plate, Protein

Performance Food Group

Ocala, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Category Management, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Cross-Functional, Employee Benefits, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Product Costing, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Demonstration, Sales Support, Stock Purchase Plans, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Ocala, FL
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Description

Job Details:
  • This position does not offer relocation.
  • This position is onsiteand may report to any of our CBI locations:
  • Florida Locations: Ocala, Port St. Lucie, Punta Gorda, Riveria Beach
  • North Carolina: Greensboro, or Statesville
  • South Carolina: Florence
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:
Responsible for promoting sales in center-of-the-plate (COP) category and working with vendors to obtain the lowest cost of goods available for the required quality of product. Understands the changes in market conditions and the impact on cost of COP products. May be responsible for procurement of COP products, which requires making purchasing decisions and leverage buys based on tonnage, either by individual OpCo or groups of OpCos. Supports sales team through demonstration and education on COP products. Functions as a team member within the department and cross-functions, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Obtain optimum cost of goods sold by leveraging purchasing based on tonnage.
  • Building relationships with suppliers, sales, OpCo staff, and customers.
  • Support sales by providing education, training and demonstration of COP items, as necessary.
  • Communicate negotiated deals broadly to take full advantage.
  • Negotiate pricing and purchasing deals with vendors/suppliers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1-2 Years of experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.

Center of Plate/Protein category management/procurement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in sales/marketing, business or related area.

2-4 years experience in sales/marketing, business, or related area within foodservice industry.

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

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Performance Food Group