The Senior Category Manager for Drinks will be responsible for managing the P&L, assortment, pricing and marketing of the Drinks department across Gopuff, BevMo, and Liquor Barn. We are looking for an individual with working knowledge of the regulated industry that is an opportunistic and product-focused Merchant capable of partnering with cross-functional partners (i.e. Supply Chain, Distributors, Suppliers, Legal, and Digital Merchandising) to be a part of bringing to life a compelling assortment for our customers. A strong analytical background is imperative to be able to analyze data and pricing to influence strategy. It will be imperative that this person demonstrate the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Gopuff takes pride in creative problem solving and in-person collaborating to make quick and informed decisions. This role will have a hybrid work schedule, where you will be able to showcase your creativity and build strong relationships with teams in a cross functional manner three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday) in our Philly or Miami office!
What We Offer
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- HSA or FSA eligibility
- Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- 25% employee discount & FAM Membership
- Flexible PTO
- Group Life Insurance
- EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)
Compensation:
- Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
- This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.
- Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
Responsibilities:
Establish a deep understanding of the Gopuff app and retail store businesses, internal processes, and overall control label assortment
Responsible for selecting, pricing and positioning of smoke shop products
Work with Category Managers in developing category plan and strategies to improve product sales
Work with Suppliers and Distributor partners to maintain adequate inventory levels on all items across the network
Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategies
Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales
Build and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trends
Conduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met
Stay updated on category trends and competitive market
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (Merchandising, Business, or Economics is a plus)
8+ Years of experience in Merchandising
Must have a significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning and overall Supply Chain
Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business
Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency
Affinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer specific insights to inform creative and productive decision-making as it pertains to assortment and category management
Must possess a demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines specific to our customer
Must have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required
Must be extremely detail oriented and organized
Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Awareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of experience in Merchandising
- Working knowledge of regulated industry (beverage/alcohol regulations)
- Significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning and Supply Chain
- Experience managing P&L, assortment, pricing and marketing
- Proficiency with Excel
- Strong analytical background and ability to analyze data and pricing
- Affinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer insights
- Demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines
- Extremely detail oriented and organized
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take initiative, ownership and accountability
Gopuff Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gopuff and has not been reviewed or approved by Gopuff.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive for eligible employees, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental-health support via an EAP, and life/disability insurance. Family-building support is also included through fertility and surrogacy benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with an employer match that is described as immediately vested. Equity is also noted for some employees through RSUs and performance-related rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is characterized as robust, with fully paid leave periods for birth and non-birth/intended parents. Childcare benefits are also referenced as available for working parents.
Gopuff Insights
What We Do
Gopuff is the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs, fulfilling customer orders of cleaning and home products, over-the-counter medications, baby and pet products, food and drinks, and in some markets, alcohol – in just minutes. With micro-fulfillment centers in every market it serves, the company delivers thousands of products quickly for a flat $2.95 delivery charge. Gopuff is open 24/7 in many markets and late-night everywhere else to bring customers what they need when they need it most. Gopuff was founded in 2013 by co-CEOs Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola when they were college students at Drexel University. The Philadelphia-based company now operates more than 600 micro-fulfillment centers in more than 1000 markets across the United States, including Chicago and its suburbs. It has raised more than $3.4B in funding.
Why Work With Us
We are the instant needs category creator, delivering in about 30 minutes for a $2.95 delivery fee. Our business model sets us apart: we own the products we sell and house them locally in our own micro-fulfillment centers. We have an entrepreneurial culture and constantly innovate to build new categories that improve customer experience.
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