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Category Manager - Culinary (with Focus On Spices & Seasoning)

Procus Ghana Ltd

Marketing & Communications

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  • Experience Level : Senior level
  • Experience Length : 5 years

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We are searching for a highly motivated & dynamic Category Manager with prior experience in culinary services, with a particular emphasis on spices and seasoning. You will be responsible for creating the overall plan for the designated category in order to boost sales and cut down on waste. Flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly, and the willingness to "get their hands dirty" with any task are qualities that make the ideal applicant.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strong understanding of the food service business with emphasis on culinary products
  • Develop and execute sales plans in alignment with the category strategy.
  • Create, analyze, and present performance metrics to help make business decisions about future product development strategy.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop programs that supports the regionality of products in the assigned category.
  • Manages key vendor relationships including but not limited to responding to vendor requests, contract negotiations, pricing discrepancies, and troubleshooting any issues.
  • Review and negotiate costs to ensure full margin potential.
  • Visit stores on a weekly basis with work with managers on executing their food service and beverage categories.
  • Analyze waste on a weekly basis for category and provides direction on how to rectify any issues.
  • Coach managers on food service execution and understanding key metrics that create profitability.
  • Lead the execution of product sampling with consumers as well as in-house product reviews.
  • Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing and promotional activities.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 5-7 years’ experience in sales within the Food/Beverage industry with special focus on Culinary products
  • A bachelor's degree in business management, preferably marketing
  • Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
  • A commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers, distributors and suppliers.
  • Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

 

Kindly send your cover letter & CV / Resume to protalent285@gmail.com (using CATEGORY MANAGER as subject) by close of business of Friday, March 21, 2025. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 












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