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Job DescriptionCategory Manager - Beer & Wine Our client in Central Pennsylvania, has an immediate opening for a Category Manager - Beer & Wine on a direct-hire basis. Company Profile: Established Grocery Retailer Team atmosphere and environment Passion for serving customers A company with strong core values and growing rapidly! Category Manager - Beer and Wine Role: We are seeking an experienced Category Manager - Beer & Wine to drive sales growth, manage product assortments, and enhance profitability across our beverage categories. This role plays a key part in optimizing performance through data-driven decisions, strategic planning, and collaborative execution with suppliers and store teams. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on retail merchandising expertise to deliver the best possible selection, pricing, and shopping experience for our grocery customers. Oversee category performance, including assortment, pricing, sales, markdowns, margins, and inventory levels for beer and wine products. Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for category growth. Develop and implement category plans that achieve sales targets and profit goals. Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive costs, trade and advertising allowances, and new product opportunities. Manage product life cycles, including new product introductions, seasonal resets, and promotional strategies. Collaborate with distributors and brand partners to build an optimal product mix, reducing excess inventory and improving turnover. Partner with Marketing and Operations teams to execute compelling promotional campaigns and in-store merchandising programs. Identify private label opportunities to expand category reach and support brand differentiation. Lead regular category reviews to assess performance, customer preferences, and competitive positioning. Communicate effectively with store teams to ensure accurate implementation of category plans and product placements. Directly oversee merchandising employees assigned to the category, providing leadership, training, and performance management. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Category Manager - Beer and Wine Background Profile: Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in beer, wine, or liquor retail or wholesale management. Strong knowledge of beverage industry regulations and category management best practices. Proven ability to negotiate supplier terms and manage vendor relationships. Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to balance strategy with attention to operational details and execution. Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail analytics tools. Features and Benefits: Performance incentive plan. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Flexible spending accounts and life insurance options. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid time off, sick pay, and short-term incentive opportunities. Professional development programs, discounts, and employee support services. Job Requirements Category Manager Beer and Wine Additional InformationFrontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.Disclaimer: Sensitive and personal data will not be requested by Frontline Source Group or its affiliates until a job offer is made and accepted. If you ever doubt the validity of our job postings, we encourage you to call one of our branch locations to verify the status on any job. Meet Your RecruiterMike Cook Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place. Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership. Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017. 469-983-4682 Schedule a Meeting ok@ Connect on Facebook Connect on X Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Google+ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDINAll interviews are set by appointment only and we do not allow walk-ins at any location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.