Category Manager Wine & Alcohol
Core
Own the commercial performance, assortment, and pricing of the Alcohol & Wine portfolio to drive revenue and margins for a high-volume retail customer base.
Role type
Category Manager (Alcohol & Wine)
Builds
Assortment, pricing strategies, and supplier partnerships for a retail category
Domain
Retail / FMCG / Alcohol & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier negotiation, margin optimization, pricing strategy, market trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
E-commerce experience, network in Alcohol & Wine supplier community, knowledge of premium spirits and craft beers
Technologies
Category data tools, market analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Deliver sales, margin, and profitability targets; lead commercial negotiations and Joint Business Planning with suppliers; optimize product mix and pricing structures; launch new products and seasonal activations; monitor market trends and competitor activity; align with Marketing and Supply Chain on campaigns and inventory.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC