Category Manager - Bakery & Deli & Drugs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Bachelors degree in business administration or equivalent.

2. Minimum of five years experience in merchandising or a mix of merchange and merchandise planning experience.

3. Strong knowledge and understanding of the total buying process including analysis, buying, trends, taste levels, and response to the business.

4. Strong negotiation skills to aggressively close deals that positively affect bottom-line results.

5. Strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills for sending and receiving clear upward, downward, and horizontal messages.

6. Strong leadership, management, and administrative skills to generate improved bottom-line results through others.

7. Ability to conceptualize the direction of assigned categories and develop plans of action to achieve that direction.

8. Ability to work well with others as a team player, contributing expertise while respecting the contributions of others.

9. Ability to develop and implement fresh ideas to improve business results.