Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Job Description
Central Market is a renowned specialty grocery store that originated in Austin, Texas in 1994. Since its inception, it has expanded to multiple locations across Texas, becoming one of the freshest and most distinctive markets in the country. Central Market prides itself on offering a vast and sumptuous selection of high-quality food and beverages, sourcing its products directly from the finest producers across the globe. Its diverse offerings include hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, expansive produce sections, and aisles filled with knowledgeable experts. This unique combination makes Central Market a true paradise for food enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Beyond just... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of multi-unit buying experience
- At least 5 years leadership experience
- Expertise in wine knowledge and sourcing, particularly European markets
- Retail operations background
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and company-specific systems
- Ability to handle complex negotiations
- Strong multitasking and attention to detail
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Financial acumen with profit and loss responsibility
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work extended hours
- Ability to travel by airplane or car with overnight stays
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Function in a fast-paced retail office environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of multi-unit buying experience with at least 5 years leadership experience
- Proven expertise in wine knowledge and sourcing, specifically in European markets
- Demonstrated success in working complex issues with senior management utilizing highly developed influencing skills
- Retail operations experience
- Advanced level knowledge of computer software packages including use of PCs, Microsoft Office software, company systems, internet and e-mail
- Previous negotiation experience preferred
- Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills
- Advanced level facilitation and project management skills
- Strong leadership from store operations or category management
- Strong financial acumen with profit and loss accountability
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to make key decisions daily
- Show initiative and willingness to take risks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage people for efficiency
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Job Duties
- Performs duties of BDM I for larger more complex categories
- Develops new product lines and manages implementation for organization
- Determines financial impact of decisions for development of new and existing product lines
- Develops total strategic and implementation plan for category
- Creates new product line strategies within varying store formats
- Develops and coordinates corporate promotions
- Identifies meaningful opportunities in geographic and demographic regions or specific stores
- Manages new projects as assigned
- Creates new ideas to differentiate Central Market from competition and improve customer loyalty
- Seeks and pursues innovative ways to improve assortment, promotion and productivity
- Manages cost and retail relationships to support marketing strategies
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