Category Manager - Lancaster, United States - Clark Associates

Clark Associates Lancaster, United States

1 month ago

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Description

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark's distribution methods in the food service industry.

Category Managers have complete ownership of their product segment.

You will strategically source existing products, onboard new products and brands, control pricing, and creatively initiate and execute marketing strategies.

As the "business owner" for your category, you must have an entrepreneurial mind, a keen understanding of industry trends, and ability to coordinate projects across multiple departments.

This position is full-time and located in Lancaster, PA, but is hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius.

Category Managers are leaders within Clark's procurement division, which buys products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform , The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.).

In 2023, we reached $3.6B in sales from a catalog of 450K+ SKUs.
Job responsibilities
Research and launch new items
Strategically define and execute projects to drive revenue and gross profit
Interpret data, reports, and industry news to anticipate category trends
Generate creative and effective ideas for marketing, including product packaging, content for our digital/Ecommerce platform, sales campaigns, and more
Collaborate across multiple departments (sales, finance, supply chain, etc.) to communicate details of new products
Understand the customers of our various distribution channels and determine the best selling strategy and logistical structure for each
Skills & Requirements
Ability to operate decisively in an ambiguous and highly volatile environment
Stay organized while prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects
Exhibit entrepreneurial spirit as the "business owner" of your category
Strong communicator, able to lead and coordinate projects across multiple departments
Formulate and execute category strategies through research and analysis
Time management skills in an ever-changing and exciting work environment
Strong computer skills; emphasis in Excel
Creative and innovative thinker

We consider applicants with diverse majors and work history; however, applicants frequently have education in Business Management, Supply Chain, Business Logistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Marketing, or a related field.

Relevant positions include Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Brand Manager, and Marketing Manager.

Ideal Applicants for this position:
Commute from within a 1-hour driving radius of our headquarters in Lancaster, PA
Accepting W-2 candidates only. H-1B sponsorship not available.
Who We Are

Clark Associates is the largest food service equipment and supplies dealer in the country and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania's fastest growing companies We credit our success to hiring only the very best talent and keeping a strong focus on company culture, and employee engagement and development.

People are at the core of everything we do. If you're looking for a career, and not just a job, Clark Associates is the right fit for you. Click here

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What We Offer
Market-competitive compensation package and yearly performance bonus
Great benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401k with company match, generous PTO, paid maternity and parental leave and more
Support for career growth and advancement including professional development and leadership courses, ongoing education and trainings, mentorships, company library and more
Flexible hours and hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius. Our hybrid remote option generally consists of a combination of weekly in-office and work from home days. This benefit is determined at a department level, and left to the discretion of your manager.
Work-life balance and wellness focused employer with on-site fitness Center and local gym discounts, free strength and yoga classes, standing desks, yearly wellness check incentive and more
Thoughtful community support through the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation that donates over $3M to the local community annually, time off for monthly volunteer opportunities, charitable gifts to organizations you care about
Dog-friendly Office
Hiring Process
Please submit your resume and a cover letter
If your application matches the qualities we're looking for in an employee, you will receive a request for an interview

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