Beverage and Warewash Category Mgr

Ben E. Keith Company•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. 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.

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 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