Business Development Manager II - Bakery

H-E-B, L.P.•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Central Market, food is our passion. Our mission is simple but ambitious: to operate the best bakeries in the world. Our dedication to offering a wide assortment of scratch-baked goods is a demonstration of our commitment to the artisanal experience. As a Category Manager for the Bakery department you’ll will play a pivotal role in curating, developing and sourcing an extraordinary selection of baked items and ingredients while generating product passion and knowledge among our operations teams in an effort to enhance the customer experience with an elevated mindset and approach toward food. Food is our passion, and we hope it’s yours too!

Requirements

Passion for bakery products
Expertise in product
Experience in sourcing
Experience in product development
Experience in category strategy development
Experience in supplier management
Experience collaborating with operations teams
Experience enhancing customer experience
Experience with sustainability and innovation
Experience with performance analysis
Ability to sit for an extended period of time
Ability to travel by airplane or car with overnight stays
Ability to work extended hours

Nice To Haves

Experience with scratch-baked goods
Knowledge of local and international bakery standards
Experience with artisanal products
Experience with high-end sourcing philosophy
Experience with unique Central Market shopping experience
Experience with discerning customers who shop for the ultimate epicurean experience
Experience with innovative and scalable product offerings
Experience with top-tier suppliers
Experience with store operations teams
Experience with promotional campaigns and in-store displays
Experience with sustainable sourcing practices
Experience with industry innovations
Experience with sales data, market analysis, and customer feedback
Experience with profitability, assortment optimization, and operational efficiency
Experience with Sales, Gross Profit, Contribution, Innovation, Central Market Shopping Experience scorecards

Responsibilities

Curate an exceptional assortment of products that reflect both local and international standards of excellence.
Develop and implement merchandising strategies that highlight the uniqueness and freshness of our scratch baked offerings.
Lead the product development process, from ideation and sourcing to execution across multiple stores.
Collaborate with suppliers, chefs and internal partners to launch innovative and scalable product offerings.
Create and execute a strategic plan for the Bakery category that aligns with our high-end sourcing philosophy and our unique Central Market shopping experience.
Identify and establish relationships with top-tier suppliers to source the finest baked items and ingredients.
Manage supplier performance and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products.
Provide complete execution guidance and maintain collaborative partnerships with the store operations teams.
Inspire and influence store and operations teams by sharing your expertise and passion for bakery products.
Provide training, product knowledge, and sales strategies to instill confidence and excitement about items.
Create an inviting and educational shopping experience that enhances customers’ lives through a more fun and informed relationship with food.
Support the development of promotional campaigns and in-store displays that engage customers and showcase the premium nature of our scratch bakeries.
Promote sustainable sourcing practices and support initiatives that contribute to environmental and community well-being.
Stay abreast of industry innovations and incorporate cutting-edge practices into category management.
Monitor category performance through sales data, market analysis, and partner and customer feedback.
Generate actionable insights to drive profitability, optimize assortment, and improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

Opportunity to operate the best bakeries in the world
Opportunity to work with a wide assortment of scratch-baked goods
Opportunity to be part of a company that is committed to the artisanal experience
Opportunity to curate, develop and source an extraordinary selection of baked items and ingredients
Opportunity to generate product passion and knowledge among operations teams
Opportunity to enhance the customer experience
Opportunity to work with a company that has a passion for food
Opportunity to work with a company that prides itself in being the first to market with exceptional product assortment
Opportunity to source, develop and curate unique assortment that customers can’t find anywhere else
Opportunity to promote sustainable sourcing practices
Opportunity to support initiatives that contribute to environmental and community well-being
Opportunity to incorporate cutting-edge practices into category management
Opportunity to redefine the bakery category with world-class quality and innovative sourcing