Associate Category Manager - Specialty Foods

Job Description

Job Description

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.

We are currently looking to hire a well-rounded Associate Category Manager for our growing Specialty Foods team!

Essential Functions :

• Provides support to Gourmet / Specialty Foods Category Managers by assisting in sourcing new products, requesting samples, and gathering item information
• Responsible for website updates ie : entering new items, descriptions, pack, and size, UPC into internal database
• Developing sales materials for new and promotional items
• Managing projects in Excel and in internal databases
• Preparing sample kits for sales team
• Liaising with vendors with regards to sample requests for specific customers, account specific programs, gathering item information, logos, etc.
• Reviews and processes all price changes
• Other duties as needed by the department

Requirements :

• Strong overall organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Solid overall math and computer skills, intermediate Excel knowledge, and experience using Outlook
• Experience in purchasing / buying for distribution
• Experience in food or related industry
• Great communicator; ability to deliver information in a clear manner to team members and vendors
• Excellent written, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Excellent customer service skills and natural ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

What We Offer :

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, AFLAC, Pet Insurance!
• Vacation and PTO time
• 401(K)
• Family-oriented company culture, business casual attire
• Employee Discounts
• and more

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Long Island company!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer