Retail Category Manager, Buffalo NY

The Opportunity

Delaware North is hiring an Associate Category Manager to join our team in Buffalo, New York. As an Associate Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing and providing detailed analysis of grocery and convenience category performance, including growth objectives and savings opportunities.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $58458 - $76800 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance

• Paid vacation days and holidays

• Paid parental bonding leave

• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement optimal category planograms to maximize sales and productivity

• Oversee product assortment, pricing, and promotions to align with industry insights and trends

• Work with distributors and wholesalers to negotiate costs as well as RFPs

• Analyze promotional performance and make recommendations regarding future promotions

• Maintain productive working relationship with internal stakeholders and vendor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in retail, food service, or with a consumer goods company

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite with special focus on Excel

• Solid understanding of shopper insights and panel data preferred

• Preferred experience with Nielsen Spaceman or Blue Yonder (JDA)

• Bachelor's degree in business preferred, category management certification is a plus

Who We Are

At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.