Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $130,000.00 - $160,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Ferraro Foods is a leading foodservice distribution company committed to providing exceptional products and services to a diverse range of customers across the food industry. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Ferraro Foods continually adapts to the evolving market demands by supporting both local and national suppliers, fostering exclusive brand growth, and advancing category management strategies that drive profitable business outcomes. The company is recognized for its leadership in the foodservice sector, combining deep industry knowledge with operational excellence to meet the complex needs of its clients, including restaurants, hospitality providers, and institutional foodservice operations. Its commitment... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- minimum of 10 years of experience in merchandising or category management within foodservice distribution
- demonstrated experience in private brand product development
- knowledge of global product sourcing
- strong strategic thinking and financial management skills
- excellent communication and presentation abilities
- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau
- ability to travel as required
Job Qualifications
- bachelor’s degree required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in merchandising or category management within foodservice distribution
- expertise in private brand product development
- experience sourcing products from multiple global regions
- strong strategic and financial acumen with the ability to execute against growth targets
- excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership
- proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Tableau
- willingness to travel as needed to support regional sales teams and supplier engagements
Job Duties
- drive category sales growth by increasing exclusive brand penetration across all divisions
- recruit, develop, and lead high-performing category management talent
- partner with sales and margin management teams to optimize profitable growth within Non-Foods categories
- coordinate regional sales blitzes and category-focused initiatives in collaboration with local sales teams
- develop and execute promotional strategies aligned with category objectives and division leadership
- support brand strategy initiatives by working closely with merchandising to enhance product offerings
- identify and close product gaps by expanding exclusive brand lines and converting customer accounts
- develop category-specific training programs for local leadership and sales teams
- present category strategies, performance updates, and results to senior leadership
- partner with sales leadership to enhance customer retention, penetration, and account growth
- support acquisition integration efforts to onboard new suppliers and maximize enterprise-wide synergies
- negotiate supplier marketing programs in collaboration with merchandising partners
- participate in RFP processes for assigned categories to secure competitive supplier agreements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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