Overview : Our story began in 1903 and since then we’ve been a food company powered by deep values, a family atmosphere, and our very own kind of entrepreneurial spirit. Today we’re a company filled with fresh energy. We are going places in the grocery business at full speed and we’re looking for amazing people to join us on this exciting journey.

- Please note: This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave. _

As the Deli Category Manager, you are responsible for designing and implementing category-specific strategies to achieve profitable sales aligned with the IGA and Fresh St. Market brands. You are required to analyze and interpret market trends, product success, and other variables affecting category profitability. This role reports to the Director of Fresh Programs.

Scope of Authority

- Coach and lead Specialist team in day-to-day operations, achieving targets and fostering an environment of continuous improvement
- Develop and implement Planogram development
- Create new listings, discontinuation, or replenishment (rationalizing SKUs)
- Develop product mixes that drive category sales and maximize gross dollar margin
- Develop and implement promotional assortment and pricing strategies
- Responsible for price file, including VBI and rebate programs

Breadth of Responsibilities

Category Targets

- Manage within assigned category budget
- Achieve P&L; and GM dollar for assigned category and banner (IGA and Fresh St. Market), including inventory carrying costs
- Implement product assortment, sales, and buying plans to achieve category targets
- Continuously review strategy implementation and adjust as needed to meet financial targets

Strategic Category Development

- Source unique products through active industry search and vendor meetings




- Build planograms, and determine product placement, including aisle layout, displays, and product demos
- Communicate necessary information related to product strategy to cross-functional teams
- Liaison with the Food Safety Manager to ensure product quality and adherence to production standards

Product Analysis

- Research and gain knowledge of product trend information as it relates to consumer satisfaction and profitability for your category
- Continuously evaluate item movement reports within the category to ensure maximization of gross dollar margin
- Ensure correct and complete data is input into the system for all new category items
- Monitor products shrink and develop strategies for associated costs

Vendor Relationships

- Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships
- Negotiate and manage vendor agreements, costs, vendor terms, and quality and delivery terms to drive supplier performance
- Continuously seek innovative ways to partner with vendors to promote product assortments and drive store sales

Price, Promotions, and Programs

- Build unique item promotions aligned to IGA and Fresh St. Market brand for weekly and monthly flyer and proof ad features
- Set promotional margins to maximize profit
- Source new items for hot features
- Ensure stock requirements during the promotional period are communicated to the Deli team




- Review vendors spend programs and determine independent spend grid strategy based on category goals
- Assist with the development and implementation of innovative programs to drive foot traffic and increase sales
- Ensure execution of programs at the store level
- Recommend online product promotion strategies (social media platforms)
- Determine product markdowns or markups and communicate price adjustments to necessary teams
- Responsible for price file and any applicate data entry either directly or through another member of GMFG
- Responsible for VBI and all rebate programs including the implementation, and collection of funds

Qualifications :

- Minimum 5 years retail (management capacity) and/or equal experience in operational execution and quality standards assurance environment .
- Demonstrated leadership and time management skills
- Strong initiative skills to learn about products, staff capabilities, and store procedures to make informed recommendations
- Solid knowledge of Deli Department, operations, marketing, and sales principles
- Ability to recommend solutions and an analytical and critical mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
- Solid knowledge of health and safety measures

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Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Perks :

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5C 6G9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What are your salary expectations? Required

Experience :

- Deli Management: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Deli Category Manager (Temporary - Maternity Leave Coverage) (Burnaby)
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