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Robinson Fresh is a global business brand that represents C.H. Robinson’s fresh product offerings. Robinson Fresh got its start in the produce industry over 100 years ago, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the settlers of North America. Today, Robinson Fresh is one of the largest produce companies in the world and offers the highest quality products.
We are currently searching for a Regional Category Manager: Berries in Monterey, CA or Phoenix, AZ.
As a Regional Category Manager: Berries you will be accountable to develop and grow the berries category within the region. You will help shape the overall direction, supply plan and explain their region’s needs within those categories, as well as the accounts that are represented in the region. This will include being the leader of those categories within their region and the supply service line. You will be the expert in your region on these items and the go-to person on both strategic and tactical issues.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years fresh produce experience preferred (in buying and selling roles), with experience in berries preferred.
- 3+ years category management experience at the retail level preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of the retail vertical.
- Strategic and creative thinking skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent customer/supplier service skills.
- High degree of knowledge of the grower/ shipper side of the industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid financial acumen.
- Strong team player.
- Travel as needed, primarily domestic but with potential travel to LATAM growers.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid holidays and vacation, disability insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match, profit sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the opportunity to prosper in a growing Fortune 500 company.
- Represent and communicate the needs and supply requirements of the region within the category.
- Develop category programs that maximize net revenue opportunities while growing customer penetration and grower/vendor support.
- Support business development activity and own pipeline both in terms of existing customer penetration and new/new activity.
- Oversee the day to day management of the category including communication, execution, service levels-both directions, project management, contract proposals, new target quoting, and reporting.
- Provide monthly and quarterly result reports related to the category.
- Develop category target plans for top accounts with Account Managers/Category Managers for greater penetration.
- Own daily, promotional, and contract pricing decisions.
- Support and help drive company branded sales programs.
- Focus on innovation within the category by establishing a truly differentiated through packaging and varietals; offering to match the market and customer needs.
- Work with Category Managers to help develop supply chains to grow sales while providing profitable returns to grower/vendor network.
- Manage and develop local, regional, or customer specific supply chains in coordination with Category Managers.
- Communicate local and regional programs to other RCMs for additional sales opportunities.
- Consistently provide education to all internal sales and account managers throughout the region.
- Be a positive role model for Robinson Fresh within the category in the broader industry.