Category Management Director, Fresh Foods & Bakery

RaceTrac•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This role leads the strategy, planning, and execution of Fresh Foods & Bakery category management at RaceTrac. As a key partner to the executive team, you’ll shape category strategy, drive profitability, and build an environment where teams grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Your leadership ensures our categories stay competitive, efficient, and aligned with RaceTrac’s business goals. At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Working at RaceTrac, Inc. (RTI) will surprise you! We are more than just a convenience store business. RTI is made up of five operating divisions: RaceTrac, RaceWay, Gulf, Inc, and Energy Dispatch. While there are many different teams that keep our business running each day, we can guarantee you a few things if you join one of our teams - we never stop learning and we are constantly innovating, improving, and trying new things. There is never a dull day. Apply today to join in on the fun!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
7+ years of professional experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, product management, or a related field
Defined P&L experience
Food service or fresh food category experience
Proven people leadership and supervisory experience
Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and negotiation skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at senior levels
Retail industry experience
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Serves as the point of contact and voice of the Category Management department for planning and operations.
Develops, coaches, and trains the current assigned Category Management team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourages continuous two-way feedback from all team members.
Partners cross functionally with all members of the Category Management team to align strategic direction in order to execute consistent planning and analytical goals.
Drives profitability and growth within assigned categories by implementing aggressive negotiation tactics, industry leading programs and competitive promotions to drive category sales.
Ensures all contract negotiation strategies are in line with the best interest of RaceTrac.
Assesses category offerings, develops and communicates strategies, and prioritizes the category team’s tactical work.
Creates, plans, and executes appropriate financial and guest service goals for the assigned teams.
Communicates strategies and gains alignment across departments impacted by category programs.
Directs the development of analytical tools to manage product mix, cost, retails, and to determine promotional strategies.
Strengthens key vendor relationships to maximize RaceTrac’s position in the marketplace.
Approves, prioritizes, and monitors all category expenditures.
Develops and maintains key business relationships with cross functional departments on a regular basis to ensure strategic alignment.
Drives process improvement strategies that increase efficiencies and simplify our Guests’ and Associates’ lives.