Job Responsibilities

Convenience Retail Growth Strategy:

Develop and execute growth strategies for CPG and Coffee offerings.
Oversee go-to-market solutions to drive revenue and margin.

Category Management:

Implement a disciplined 7-point approach to deliver LOB-specific business needs and revenue.
Manage product selection, placement (POG), pricing (SRP), and promotion activation.
Develop supply chain strategies to support product mix with primary distributors and bottlers.
Maintain retail pricing strategies to protect GM% through proactive SRP adjustments.

Site Development:

Lead site development initiatives, including strategy, proforma, opportunity identification, and site surveys.
Oversee store design, including full drawing sets, renderings, and merchandising layouts.
Manage quotes, purchase orders, delivery, installation, and operations training.
Provide ongoing support with annual merchandising planning and SRP updates.

Branding and Marketing:

Develop and execute solutions strategies for B2B, B2E, and B2C markets.
Lead field communications and provide tools and support resources.
Identify and support growth opportunities, including new business verticals.
Maximize LOB opportunities with new build and refresh strategies, including heat-and-eat options.

Technology & Innovation:

Drive technology strategies for varied convenience retail solutions and client application needs.
Implement retail automation technologies, including POS and autonomous locations (Automated Eats/Quick Eats).

Supply Chain & Procurement:

Manage manufacturer expectations and catalog through product selection, placement, and promotions.
Host innovation initiatives like ?Shark Tank? to introduce new products, with a disciplined approach to category management.
Ensure ongoing execution and support with tools and resources, updating 450 merchandising layouts annually.

Training & Auditing:

Provide comprehensive training and auditing to ensure operational excellence.
Support ongoing execution and provide necessary tools and resources for the team.

Qualifications

Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in retail management, with a focus on category management, brand development, retail automation, and pricing.

Proven track record of driving growth and innovation in a retail environment.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.