Grocery Category Manager

As a family-owned company we value many things, like our loyal customers, quality products, hard-working Team Members and the communities in which we operate. From farm to market and right through to our customer’s table, we consistently operate with honesty, integrity and pride. We may be in the fresh food business, but our first priority is to be good to those around us. Just like finishing a hard day's work on the farm, working at Sunterra will provide you with a sense of ownership, pride and the satisfaction of a job well done. We value our Team Members as much as our loyal customers, and we want you to be part of our amazing team. Come see what it’s like to work at Sunterra.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:

- Responsible for forecasting and achieving category sales goals, profit dollars and growth objectives.
- Serve as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned categories, staying abreast of category trends, commodity markets information, line product
- performance, competitors' knowledge and local preferences (traveling as needed).
- Direct involvement and management of new product listing decisions and promotional initiatives.
- Manage selected supplier and vendor relationships; interview and negotiate with manufacturers, brokers and distributors.
- Manage assortment (including item setup & maintenance), follow and help shape pricing strategy, and lead shelf allocation process for assigned categories.
- Conduct general data entry/maintenance as required in a variety of software packages (e.g., SMS, Access, Excel, etc.).
- Develop, implement and monitor seasonal product assortment.
- Support development of marketing strategies for applicable categories.
- Review and communicate results on assigned categories, including internal and external strategic reviews.
- Work collaboratively with all departments across the organization.
- Educate team members on existing and new products.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position independently and with mínimal supervision.
- Various other duties may be determined, understanding that Sunterra operates in a very strong team-based atmosphere

Qualifications:
Minimum Position Qualifications:

- 5+ years' experience in one of the following areas: replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store management, category management, retail operations and/or brand management. Including vendor negotiations, retail price setting, margin management and promotional planning.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME): Grocery, Frozen Grocery, HABA and HHGM.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to travel independently
- Just like finishing a hard day's work on the farm, working at Sunterra will provide you with a sense of ownership, pride and the satisfaction of a job well done.

You'll feel a sense of belonging when you join our growing Sunterra family as well as a sense of fulfillment as Full time and part-time Team Members will receive a discount of 50% off selected prepared foods when enjoyed in-store (these items vary by location).

The seeds of Sunterra took root on the Price family farm over fifty years ago, in Acme, AB. With gratitude for land that has been in their family for decades, the Price family decided to name their company after the very things that helped nourish their business - the sun and the earth - and Sunterra was born.