Join Lunds & Byerlys as a Full-Time Wines & Spirits Category Manager and immerse yourself in a vibrant industry in the Twins Cities metro area. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to shape our beverage selection, partnering with top suppliers to innovate and elevate our offerings.

By leveraging your expertise in wines and spirits, THC, and non-alcoholic beverages, you will directly influence our customer-centric approach, ensuring that our shelves reflect the evolving tastes of our clientele. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with passionate professionals who prioritize excellence and teamwork. Be part of an environment that nurtures creativity and problem-solving, allowing you to develop strategies that enhance customer satisfaction. With a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $135,000, your talents will be recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment to You

Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates. Our culture is based in teamwork, innovation, and respect. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are as a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2025.

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members. Our benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various health spending and savings accounts. We provide supplemental free on-demand healthcare and generous paid time off. Additionally, team members can take advantage of 401(k) matching and other value-added benefits focused on overall health and wellness.

Your day as a Wines & Spirits Category Manager

As the Full-Time Wines & Spirits Category Manager at Lunds & Byerlys, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and achieving category goals and operational objectives within a dynamic grocery environment. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with category teams to set annual and quarterly business objectives while effectively communicating these to location leadership. You will lead the strategic vision for your assigned product areas, incorporating consumer trends and competitive developments to enhance profitability and customer experience. By analyzing financial and syndicated data, you will identify trends and optimize product assortments while ensuring pricing integrity.

Additionally, you will foster strong partnerships with vendor partners and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and execute successful category campaigns. Through coaching and training store teams, you will enhance product knowledge and upselling skills, ultimately contributing to the growth and excellence of Lunds & Byerlys as a customer-centric organization.

What we're looking for in a Wines & Spirits Category Manager

To excel as a Full-Time Wines & Spirits Category Manager at Lunds & Byerlys, candidates must possess a diverse set of skills and attributes that align with our company values. A service-oriented mindset combined with a high-energy, positive demeanor is essential for fostering customer-centricity. Strong computer skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word are necessary for efficient data management and reporting. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities to build relationships with vendors and team members alike. Strategic planning and creative concept development skills will help in crafting innovative category strategies while understanding vendor trade fund strategies is essential for maximizing sales.

Success in this role also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects amid changing priorities. Leadership abilities, sound judgment, and effective delegation will be critical in motivating and guiding team members. Finally, a thorough understanding of operating budgets is vital for meeting financial goals while continuously enhancing store operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education
   1. Bachelor's degree in business, food services or equivalent
2. Experience
   1. Three or more years' retail and category management experience in the wines and spirits category+
   2. Demonstrated ability to create merchandising plans grounded in commonly adopted merchandising theory and best practices
   3. Understanding of the retail category development process and how it relates to achieving objectives.
   4. Proficient with syndicated data and consumer panel information - Nielsen RWS & Spins Data preferred. Multiple go to market system knowledge preferred.
   5. Aptitude in financial reporting with proven success in a results driven environment
   6. Established leadership experience

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Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within the range may depend on several factors such as skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our organization also values internal equity when making job offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.