Senior Commercial Strategy & Category Manager
ThumbtackFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have a strategic, analytical, and passionate background with experience in category management, specifically for fresh produce. A strong understanding of customer needs, data-informed strategy development, product development, vendor selection, packaging, and merchandising is required. Experience in building and managing supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and vendor performance management is essential. The role requires collaboration with R&D, Culinary, Food Safety, and Marketing teams, and reporting to the Director of Category Management.
The Produce Category Lead will shape and scale the Fresh Produce assortment, defining and executing a data-informed category strategy to maximize customer satisfaction, drive sales and profitability, and uphold the company's mission. This includes owning the end-to-end category management for Fresh Produce, from strategy and product development to vendor and item selection, packaging, and merchandising. Responsibilities also include building and managing supplier partnerships, unlocking value through cost optimization and vendor performance management, and identifying innovation opportunities. The role involves leveraging data and customer insights to inform category strategy, managing the product lifecycle, steering long-term assortment health, and ensuring category compliance and quality in partnership with food safety and regulatory teams.
Online meal kit and grocery delivery service
Hungryroot provides a service that merges meal kits with grocery delivery, making it easier for busy individuals and families to prepare meals without the hassle of planning or shopping. Customers can choose from a variety of meal options, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based dishes, tailored to their dietary preferences. By taking a quiz on the website, users receive personalized meal recommendations that align with their eating habits and goals. The subscription model allows customers to receive deliveries starting at $65, with the flexibility to skip weeks or cancel anytime. Hungryroot stands out in the online food delivery market by focusing on healthy, easy-to-prepare meals and offering a unique combination of meal kits and grocery items, catering specifically to health-conscious consumers.