Business Development Manager II (Beer & Wine)

HEB • Dallas, TX

109d

About The Position

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, TX in 1994 and has grown to 10 locations in Texas. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country? Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie's wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we're a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our nine stores is a market in the truest sense is a place to exchange goods, services and ideas for those really into food.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of multi-unit buying experience with at least 5 years leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in wine knowledge and sourcing, specifically in European markets.
• Demonstrated success in working complex issues with senior management utilizing highly developed influencing skills.
• Retail Operations experience.
• Advanced level knowledge of computer software packages including use of PCs, Microsoft Office Software, H-E-B systems, internet and e-mail.
• Previous negotiation experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills.
• Advanced level facilitation and project management skills.
• Strong leadership (from store operations or category management).
• Strong financial acumen along with experience having profit and loss accountability.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis.
• Show initiative and willingness to take risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage people for efficiency.
• Highly proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of BDM I, for larger more complex categories.
• Develops new product lines and manages implementation for organization, i.e., department, region, manufacturing and company.
• Determines financial impact of decisions for development of new and existing product lines.
• Develops total strategic and implementation plan for category; Creates new product line strategies within varying store formats, i.e., core and plus.
• Develops and coordinates corporate promotions.
• Identifies meaningful opportunities in the geographic and demographic regions, or specific stores.
• Manages new projects as assigned.
• Creates new ideas to help differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty.
• Seeks and pursues innovative ways to improve assortment, promotion and productivity.
• Manages cost and retail relationships to support marketing strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree