Category Manager

Candidate: #156620
Current Position: Category Manager – Tobacco, Beverages, Center Store
Industry: Retail
Experience: 20+ years
Relocation: Southern California

Scope:

This individual is a nationally recognized and experienced category manager within the C-Store industry. They have been responsible for 75%+ of in-store merchandise for several hundred store chain over the past several years and has been adaptable over all categories of the convenience store space. We highly recommend you take a further look at this individual to identify a fit within your organization.

Accomplishments:

• Grew category sales an average of 9% per year outpacing total store sales growth of 6% for seven consecutive years.

• Managed performance dashboards, communication newsletter, price book, and bi-monthly promotional process.

• Expanded beer singles by 16.6% vs 12.4% for non-beer cave stores via a new schematic strategy for beer cave stores.

• Updated price book and reduced unscannable items from 4% to <1%.

• Increased vendor rebates by 75% versus prior year by aggressive slotting fees, quarterly rebates, and fully funded promotions.

• Sourced and launched 3 private label SKUs. 2 of 3 are #1 ranked SKUs amongst their sub-categories.

• Recognized as Category Manager of the Year by National C-Store publication.

Haskel Thompson & Associates:

Since our founding in 1979, we have been the go-to recruiting firm within the Retail, QSR, CPG, Private Equity, and Petroleum industries to bring your organization top-tier talent. With our proprietary and extensive vetting process, you can rest assured that you will be adding highly educated, knowledgeable, and qualified candidates to help grow your organization.

For more information about this candidate, please contact Nick McQuarry at 239-302-3582 or nick@haskelthompson.com