THE ROLE
Metropolitan Market is seeking our next Wine, Beer, & Spirits Category Manager. This dynamic role is responsible for product assortment, vendor relationships, pricing, sales, planning, and department profitability. This position will expertly shape the future of our Wine, Beer, & Spirits program.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO
The Wine, Beer, & Spirits Category Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Makes or authorizes all item selections within the departments of responsibility.
•  Establishes effective working relationships with suppliers and producers, seeking the best cost of goods, terms, and rebates.
•  Secures all annual promotional funding for all brands and suppliers for assigned categories, meeting goals and budget.
•  Develops retail pricing strategy.
•  Effectively performs category management functions: product selection, product placement, and promotion to achieve maximum profitability and sales goals.
•  Maintains a clean item file which includes product descriptions, product hierarchy, and vendor assignment.
•  Works on proprietary, signature, and private label product development.
•  Oversees product training and dissemination of product information. Schedules classes for Wine Stewards and Wine Clerks with manufacturers and vendors.
•  Provides leadership for Wine Clerks and Wine Stewards, including product training, motivation, communication, and sharing of the Company vision.
•  Leads efforts to reduce shrink and optimize store inventory levels.



WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

•  Minimum five years of purchasing or category management experience, preferably in a retail food environment.
•  Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred.
•  A passion for wine, beer, and spirits and a deep understanding of the industry.
•  Possesses strong knowledge of gross profit, inventory control, and labor percentages; successful experience working with each.
•  Proven ability to positively affect sales and manage profit and loss.
•  Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
•  Possesses creative merchandising and display skills.
•  Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing environments.
•  Works collaboratively while building trust-based relationships with team members.
•  Possesses insatiable curiosity; uses creativity to overcome unexpected challenges.
•  Excellent communication skills, oral and written; ability to affect change through positive influence.
•  Proficient in MS Office Suite.
•  Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
•  Ability to remain flexible; embraces change as an opportunity for growth.