Corporate Category Manager, Center of the Plate- ...

131121BR Job Title: Corporate Category Manager, Center of the Plate- Richmond based Location: West Creek-Broadline Corp (0625) Job Description: Position Details: + This position is located onsite at our West Creek office, located in Richmond, VA., + Center of the Plate/Protein Category experience required. We Deliver the Goods: + Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more + Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americau2019s food distribution system + Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Position Summary: Achieve sales and earned income (revenue) objectives and related marketing activities in a specific category (e.g., Center of Plate) across the corporation. Effectively develop pricing and earned income programs on Performance Foodservice brand products ensuring competitive invoice delivered cost to the Operating Companies. Negotiate formula cost tied to 3rd party markets when available for Performance Foodservice brand products. Includes the negotiation of new and enhanced supplier programs. Increased participation with strategic suppliers with the conversion of nonstrategic vendor purchases. Managing communication flow to OpCos as it relates to market conditions and inventory positions. Interaction with Marketing/Brands on current and future brand and item development. Support, train and educate the field in the category of expertise via programs such as Operating Company liaison, interactive training, food shows, and other industry activities. Resolve issues related to vendor partners. Manage rebate tracking programs and resolve issues pertaining to collection of rebates and other incentives from suppliers and payments to OpCos. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. Position Responsibilities: + Negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events - to include maintaining all documents, forms and related Vendor information. + Perform key category reviews. analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc. for brand extensions and/or Request For Proposals (RFPs). + Develop and promote

Created: 2025-12-08