Beverage and Warewash Category Mgr

Ben E. Keith Co • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The purpose of the Category Manager is to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category, thereby effecting positive results on the company’s overall market share. Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit Supervise Beverage/Chemical Specialist and equipment technicians Perform administrative functions and data analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process Manage vendor/broker relationships to drive continuous performance improvement Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals

Requirements

• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications.
• Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment facilities and materials to provide time and quality responses
• Ability to learn all Ben E. Keith applications
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of outside sales and knowledge relative to Beverage/Chemical products
• Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with clean driving record is required for driving to perform company business
• Ability to learn and use all BEK applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category
• Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit
• Supervise Beverage/Chemical Specialist and equipment technicians
• Perform administrative functions and data analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process
• Manage vendor/broker relationships to drive continuous performance improvement
• Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED