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Senior Associate Category Manager, Beer

Gopuff

Concord, CAHybridFull-time$84–105K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$84–105K/yr
Location
Concord, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Gopuff is hiring a Senior Associate Category Manager, Beer. The Sr. Associate Category Manager will partner with cross‑functional teams to drive product sales through price optimization, promotional planning, assortment productivity, cost negotiations, and product placement for BevMo brick‑and‑mortar locations, while delivering a strong customer‑focused experience in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key focus areas include Establish a deep understanding of BevMo and Gopuff App businesses, internal processes, and overall assortment, Select, price, position and market the category and products, and Develop merchandising and category plans and strategies to improve product sales, margin and key business metrics.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, 5+ Years Retail Buying Experience, and 5+ Years Merchandising Experience. Important skills include Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Excel, Supply Chain Knowledge, Marketing Knowledge, and Financial Planning Knowledge. Preferred (not required): Price Optimization, Promotional Planning, Assortment Productivity, and Cost Negotiations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsExcelSupply Chain KnowledgeMarketing KnowledgeFinancial Planning KnowledgeTaking InitiativeOwnershipAccountabilityReact QuicklySense of UrgencyManagementTrainingDevelopmentPrice OptimizationPromotional PlanningAssortment ProductivityCost NegotiationsProduct PlacementCustomer FocusPartnering With Cross-Functional TeamsSQLSupply ChainMarketingBudgetingStrong Sense of UrgencyOpportunisticCustomer-FocusedCross-Functional TeamworkMerchandisingCategory Plans DevelopmentCategory Strategies DevelopmentData AnalysisAssortment StrategiesComp Shop AnalysisPricing AnalysisCategory TrendsCompetitive Market AnalysisInitiativeUrgencyCategory PlansCategory StrategiesCategory ManagementRetail BuyingAssortment StrategyCross‑Functional CollaborationCommunicationCross‑Functional Team Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree5+ Years Retail Buying, Merchandising and Category Management ExperienceManagement Training and Development ExperienceExperience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or Beer/Hard&Spiked BusinessHybrid Work in Concord, CA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

The Sr. Associate Category Manager will work with the designated Category Director to drive, support, and maintain our brand and customer experience by driving product sales through price optimization, promotional planning, assortment productivity, cost negotiations, and product placement for the BevMo Brick & Mortar businesses. We are looking for an individual that is opportunistic, customer-focused and that is capable of partnering with cross-functional teams (ie. Supply Chain, Marketing, Planning, Business Development, and Digital Merchandising) to surpass financial objectives. It will be imperative that this person demonstrates the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

This is a hybrid position reporting to the Concord, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during business hours.

What We Offer

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

  • HSA or FSA eligibility

  • Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance

  • Fitness Reimbursement Program

  • 25% employee discount & FAM Membership

  • Flexible PTO

  • Group Life Insurance

  • EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge) Compensation:

  • Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.

  • This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.

  • Base Salary Range : $84,000 - $105,000 You Will:

  • Establish a deep understanding of BevMo and Gopuff App businesses, internal processes, and overall assortment

  • Responsible for selecting, pricing, positioning and marketing of the category and products

  • Develop merchandising & category plans and strategies to improve product sales, margin and other key business driving metrics

  • Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategies

  • Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales

  • Build and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trends

  • Partner with Supply Chain, Pricing and Finance departments to maximize revenue and financial targets within the respective product classifications

  • Conduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met

  • Stay updated on category trends and competitive market

You Have:

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • 5+ Years of experience in Retail Buying, Merchandising and/or Category Management.

  • Experience in the Alcohol Beverage Industry and Beer/Hard&Spiked business is preferred

  • Fully proficient in Excel is a hard requirement for this role, proficient in SQL a plus

  • Must have a significant knowledge of Supply Chain, Marketing and Financial Planning,

  • Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business

  • Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency

  • Management, training and development experience is required

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes. And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world. Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue. #LI-GOPUFF Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

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