Senior Category Manager, Smoked Meats, WFM Meat Merchandising
Amazon.com Services LLC•4h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeSenior Level5+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
- Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic category merchant to lead our Smoked, Cooked
- Cured Meat category in Austin, TX. Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for a fast paced and dynamic set of categories? Join our team and drive innovation, profitability
- customer satisfaction. In this high visibility role, you'll develop category goals, strategies
- assortments tailored to our customers. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to execute category resets, manage supplier relationships
- deliver business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation
- promotion. You'll get to contribute to a team that is leading the industry in advancing sustainability standards
- drive innovation with suppliers. Key job responsibilities - Strategize & Innovate: Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends
- competitive analysis. - Drive Success: Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute pre-season strategies that align with our business goals. - Curate Assortments: Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our stores and online channels. Lead line reviews, assortment planning
- item forecasting. - Pricing & Promotion: Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events. - Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers. Negotiate for early access to new products, exclusive items
- competitive costs. - Item Management: Maintain accurate item level data in partnership with support teams that adhere to regulatory compliance. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement
- other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals. - Analyze & Adapt: Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings. - Brand Advocacy. Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally. - Mentorship: Share your knowledge and experience by coaching other team members.
- Bachelor's degree or above - 5+ years of business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing experience - Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Experience in the retail sector - Experience with pricing and selection strategy - Experience with sustainably sourced meat and animal welfare standards Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required skills
business developmentaccount managementproduct managementproject managementfinancial analysismarketingpricing strategyselection strategysustainably sourced meatanimal welfare standards