Category Management Specialist

Ben E. Keith Company•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger. For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise. The Category Management Specialist is primarily responsible for space management and developing/producing shelf schematics for its assigned group of accounts. This position assists with National Account and independent account resets and tracks/measures shelf space for independent accounts.

Requirements

Strong understanding of beverage industry landscape
Excellent performance in previous BEK career path positions
Five years sales and/or account management experience or market knowledge preferred
Extensive computer skills required
Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications
Experience utilizing Space Planning Plus to efficiently build retailer planograms preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
Ability to use 10-key by touch preferred
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Strong understanding of retail environment
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Must be able to read and write English
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record
Must have the ability to lead others and obtain desired results through motivation, communication, and leading by example
Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develop schematics for the set and/or reset of each retail account in assigned territory
Track schematics of each account as well as changes in space (gains and losses), sales ratio to space allocated, and other critical business data
Build and update schematics for each account using Space Planning Plus software
Organize box sets by beer category and price flow
Ensure the proper product mix for each account
Print and store all schematics in an electronic file
Track space percentages and facings for each account using Planogram Management Tool including space gains or losses for incentive programs offered by BEK and suppliers
Manage database for shelf pricing, order tags, stripping, and labels, and to ensure sets are accurate
Assist in finding opportunities for growth in product facings and share for BEK brand portfolio
Keep all account schematics current and accurate for BEK and supplier tracking purposes
Assist the retailer and BEK by maximizing the space to sales ratio for each box set
Create and maintain a folder that has all products carried by BEK and update it each month
Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of Ben E. Keith culture
Project a friendly, professional image at all times
Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
Perform other duties as assigned