Business Development Manager II - Bakery
Core
Regional merchant responsible for sourcing, developing, and curating an extraordinary bakery assortment from around the world while driving profitability and shaping shopping experiences.
Role type
Senior IC category manager (bakery)
Builds
Unique bakery product assortment and merchandising strategies for specialty grocery stores
Domain
Grocery retail / Bakery
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product sourcing, supplier management, category strategy, P&L management, product development, merchandising, market analysis, training
Preferred skills
Knowledge of import regulations and logistics, sustainability practices, innovation in category management
Technologies
Sales data analysis tools, market analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Source unique products and ingredients from global and local suppliers; Develop and execute category strategy to drive growth; Manage supplier performance and ensure quality; Collaborate with operations teams to provide execution guidance; Monitor category performance and generate actionable insights; Train store teams on product knowledge and merchandising.