Manager III Category

About Us

Born in the DMV, Giant Food has proudly served our communities for over 90 years. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we've stayed rooted in what matters most—our people and our neighborhoods. Today, we operate more than 160 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, continuing our mission to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer.

At Giant, our purpose goes beyond the aisles. We actively partner with community organizations to enrich the lives of our neighbors and create meaningful impact where we live and work. When you join Giant, you become part of a culture built on three core commitments: Grow, Care, and Belong.

About the Role

The Manager III, Category is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy that aligns with the organization's brand objectives and delivers customer expectations. This role leads with a consumer-centric mindset and plays a critical part in driving the success of the Category, Merchandising, and Pricing (CMP) functions. The position sets category direction, drives innovation, and delivers business results through strategic planning, competitive analysis, and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams. The Manager serves as a key thought leader, leveraging deep category expertise and trend insights to identify growth opportunities and ensure the category remains relevant, differentiated, and profitable. The role also supports the day-to-day activities of a performance-driven selling organization by ensuring category strategies are effectively executed in-market, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and customer-first thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manages plans to drive sales, volume, and financial performance for assigned categories.
• Responsible for all category budgeted goals, market share, and customer metrics.
• Accountable for procurement and in-stock position across omnichannel points of sale.
• Provide recognition and adapt to changing situations, offering creative solutions to achieve desired results.
• Responsible for talent planning, team development, and performance management.
• Develops and builds strong teams while supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert for assigned categories.
• Work cross-functionally across ADUSA and with the vendor community to leverage size and scale for improved efficiency, cost optimization, stronger partnerships, and ADRM in their hubs.
• Work cross-functionally in their hubs to provide strategic guidance to the Private Brand development strategy to ensure alignment with category growth and profitability objectives.
• Develops and executes customer-focused category plans and drives a selling culture.
• Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy.
• Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories.
• Provide training, onboarding support, and contributive feedback as a leader.
• Vendor negotiation and relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in Category Management with a strong preference in CPG or retail.
• Strong business acumen with a proven track record of results and exceeding financial metrics.
• Understanding of the sales cycle/process.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently or within a team.
• Ability to interact with any level within an organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match (eligible positions).
• Paid time off and employee assistance programs.
• Wellbeing resources that support you both on and off the job.
• Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and grants.
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.
• Continuous learning and access to financial resources like Market USA Credit Union.
• Inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups and recognition programs.
• Community outreach initiatives and volunteer opportunities.

Pay

Salary range is between $130,425.00 - $173,900.00.