Category Manager - Floral
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At Stop & Shop, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our associates are celebrated, and all associates feel they belong and thrive. We work as one team to break down barriers, put the customer first and show that we care for our customers, communities and each other. At Stop & Shop, we're here to feed all of life's moments, and we've made a promise to our customers to help them make the small wins possible every day. The Category Manager is responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy that successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting brand integrated business plans. Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation. > Manages performance for assigned categories including margin and shrink > Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics > Responsible for procurement and replenishment (Fresh) and in stock position at the shelf (Center Store) (Service levels, inventory/days on hand, forecasting and seasonal impacts) > Responsible for talent planning, team development and performance management > Develops and executes customer-focused category plans and drives a selling culture The starting salary for this position is $139,120 and will be commensurate with background, experience as well as internal equity. > Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy > Subject matter expert for assigned categories > Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (ie; final approval for all POG decisions) > Drives product innovation > Vendor negotiation and relationships > Develops and builds strong teams Requirements:

• Must have 5 - 8 years of extensive floral product knowledge/experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• MBA (Master of Business Administration) preferred

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.