Category Manager jobs in Louisiana

Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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CATEGORY MANAGER
  • Lyons Specialty Co LLC
  • Port Allen, LA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    ABOUT US:

    Lyons Specialty Company., LLC is an independent wholesale distributor servicing 500 accounts in convenience store retail and foodservice across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We are a family owned and operated business with over 100 years of stability, experience, and success. Our success is based on a strong commitment to maximizing the potential of our customers and employees alike. We are dedicated to adding value and supporting the internal growth of our talented and committed team! 


    ABOUT THE ROLE:

    SNAPSHOT: The Category Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, management, and execution of select categories. The instrumental objective for the role is to ensure the right products and quantities are readily available to maximize sales, profitability, and drive sustainable growth for Lyons Specialty Co and our customers. 

    • DEPARTMENT: Purchasing 
    • REPORTS TO: Director of Purchasing 
    • COMPENSATION: Hourly
    • BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short/Long Term Disability, PTO, 401(K) 
    • COMMITMENT: Full-Time 
    • LOCATION: Port Allen, Louisiana    

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Analyzes data to determine / capitalize on industry and consumer trends. 
    • Research new items / programs to develop best in class concepts related to managed products. 
    • Searches for insights into customer needs / wants and finds new ways of expanding product categories. 
    • Creates strategy, impactful promotions, and long-term plans for development of product categories that drive sales efforts and customer adoption.
    • Collaborates with sales and marketing departments to source, identify, market, and promote product lines and new items. 
    • Develops and maintains working relationships with key vendors. 
    • Negotiates best pricing, terms, and financial conditions of vendor agreements. Review and renew existing vendor contracts. Process vendor bill backs. 
    • Reduces costs that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line: Decrease excess inventory and design exit strategies for unsuccessful and / or discontinued products. 
    • Learns purchasing software to create purchase orders to assist and back up Purchasing Manager. 
    • Attends and participates in training programs, webinars, monthly workshops and company trade and event shows. 


    Requirements

    ABOUT YOU:

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:   

    • High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred. 
    • 1 years professional and successful experience in category management and / or purchasing preferred. 
    • Must be capable of learning and exceling in a specialized software program. 
    • Computer knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). 

    KEY ABILITIES & SKILLS:

    • Strong work ethic and self-motivated to work independently of direct supervision and as part of a team. 
    • Processes information with high levels of accuracy and detail. Deadline and results driven. 
    • Performs efficiently and successfully in a fast-paced and multi-faceted environment.
    • Interacts effectively and professionally with all levels of management, vendors, and customers through strong communication in-person, over-the-phone, and in-writing. 
    • Problem-solving, conflict management, critical thinking, and decision-making. 

    VALUABLE CHARACTERISTICS (that define Lyons Specialty Co. Culture):

    • Pride – Being and doing your best even when no one else is looking.
    • Passionate – The internal drive for individual, team, and company.
    • Adaptable – A willingness to change when necessary.
    • Resourceful – Using existing tools and processes to execute responsibilities timely and accurately. 
    • Winning – Self-motivated and goal-driven to go out and win the day – EVERY DAY

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS 

    Applicable candidates will be required to submit authorization and successfully complete Pre-Employment Screening:

    Criminal Background Investigation.

    Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Test.  


    The above information is intended to describe the general nature, preferred abilities, and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment. 


    Lyons Specialty Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Category Manager, Foodservice
  • Capitol City Produce
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • Capitol City Produce Category Manager, Foodservice Baton Rouge, LA Come Grow Your Career With Us! Capitol City Produce is looking for a Category Manager, Foodservice on our Procurement team. Lead a fo...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Procurement Category Manager, CapEx
  • Refresco Group
  • Claire, LA FULL_TIME
  • Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Regional Category Manager
  • Syngenta
  • St. Gabriel, LA FULL_TIME
  • Company Description As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Category Manager On-Premise & National Insights
  • Sazerac
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Category Manager On-Premise & National Insights Job Locations US # of Openings 1 Category Sales Type Regular Full-Time Sazerac Company Overview Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of r...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Category Manager, Technical Manpower & Marketing
  • Intralox
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Category Manager, Technical Manpower & Marketing. As a member...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Category Manager
  • White
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • We empower employees to create a better future by upholding safety standards, solving complex problems, continuous impro...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • Keurig Dr Pepper
  • Frisco, TX
  • Job Overview: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its imp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • The Category Manager drives category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • Dr. Schär
  • Swedesboro, NJ
  • Dr. Schar USA is a gluten-free manufacturing company, located in Swedesboro, NJ that is looking to add a Category Manage...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • Grundns
  • Poulsbo, WA
  • Our story started at the beginning of the 20th century, when Carl Grundn, the son of a fisherman, grew tired of the unfo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • What you will do As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lea...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • Johnson Controls International
  • San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León
  • What you will do Johnson Controls is currently hiring a Procurement Category Manager. In this role, the person is respon...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • House of Spices
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description House of Spices (HOS) is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the spe...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$110,464 to $144,591

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