Category Manager overseeing end-to-end strategy for Alcohol sales across Central & West regions at Gopuff. Collaborating with various teams to achieve financial goals while managing product performance.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end category strategy and financial performance for Alcohol across the Central and West regions
Develop a deep understanding of Gopuff’s on-demand and retail (BevMo!) businesses, internal processes, and assortment architecture
Manage revenue and margin performance against budget, including OTB ownership and presentation in cross-functional forums
Lead product selection, pricing, positioning, promotions, and go-to-market execution across Beer, Wine, and Spirits
Build and execute merchandising and category strategies that drive sales growth, margin expansion, and key performance metrics
Monitor performance across multiple classes, markets, and locations, using data to inform actionable, forward-looking strategies
Leverage internal and external data sources to make informed, data-driven decisions that drive incremental sales and profitability
Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier partners and new business opportunities, including negotiations and relationship management
Develop localized assortment strategies that reflect regional volume, size, distribution needs, consumer preferences, and regulatory considerations
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Pricing, Finance, and Marketing to maximize revenue and financial targets within each classification
Conduct national and local competitive pricing and assortment analysis to ensure strong market positioning while meeting margin objectives
Stay current on industry, consumer, and competitive trends within the alcohol category, applying insights to strategy and execution
Ensure category decisions align with applicable state and local alcohol regulations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; Merchandising, Business, or Economics preferred
7+ years of experience in Retail Buying, Merchandising, or Category Management, with deep experience in the Alcohol industry
Strong proficiency in Excel (required); SQL experience a plus
Solid understanding of Supply Chain, Marketing, Pricing, and Financial Planning principles
Proven ability to own results, take initiative, and operate with accountability in a fast-moving environment
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to react quickly to changing business needs
Experience managing, training, and developing talent, either through direct people leadership or matrixed teams
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