Who We Are- Guest Worldwide
Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco - an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Accountable for identifying and executing transitions and including performance analysis into the ongoing refinement of strategy development and implementation.
Develop and manage a strategic plan on identification of potential opportunities for domestic buying vs direct sourcing. Develop short and long term category objectives aimed at driving the category to meet business growth targets.
Develop consumer business tree to inform strategy for managing the category. Collaborates with regions and divisions to tailor category management strategies to leverage opportunities, mitigate obstacles and drive performance.
Identify market, new product and category growth opportunities. Manage vendor communications and consistently provide vendor performance feedback and resolve complex issues. Work with quality assurance on setting up product protocols. Establish product specifications for vendors in conjunction with Product Development and monitor performance.
Develop category level pricing strategies, continually reviewing pricing structure and implementing changes to maximize performance.
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
Must possess, or be able to rapidly develop, a strong knowledge of products within assigned category and division sales requirements.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.