Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, TX in 1994 and has grown to 9 locations in Texas.
What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country? Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie's wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we're a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our nine stores is a market in the truest sense is a place to exchange goods, services and ideas for those really into food.

Job Summary: Responsible for all business development activity within specified divisions/product lines

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:
-Performs duties of BDM I, for larger more complex categories, as well as the following:
-Develops new product lines and manages implementation for organization, i.e., department, region, manufacturing and company
-Determines financial impact of decisions for development of new and existing product lines
-Develops total strategic and implementation plan for category; Creates new product line strategies within varying store formats, i.e., core and plus
-Develops and coordinates corporate promotions
-Identifies meaningful opportunities in the geographic and demographic regions, or specific stores
-Manages new projects as assigned
-Creates new ideas to help differentiate H-E-B from competition and improve customer loyalty
-Seeks and pursues innovative ways to improve assortment, promotion and productivity
-Manages cost and retail relationships to support marketing strategies

Education and Experience preferred
-Master's degree in Business or related field; Bachelor's degree and substantial experience may be accepted in lieu of Master's degree
-10+ years of multi-unit buying experience with at least 5 yrs leadership experience

- Proven expertise in wine knowledge and sourcing, specifically in European markets-Demonstrated success in working complex issues with senior management utilizing highly developed influencing skills

- Retail Operations experience 
-Advanced level knowledge of computer software packages including use of PCs, Microsoft Office Software, H-E-B systems, internet and e-mail.
-Previous negotiation experience preferred

Key Competencies preferred
-Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills
-Advanced level facilitation and project management skills.

-Strong leadership (from store operations or category management) 

-Strong financial acumen along with experience having profit and loss accountability 
-Ability to work in a team environment
-Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis
-Show initiative and willingness to take risks
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to manage people for efficiency

-Highly proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) 

Physical and Other Requirements
-Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
-Sit for an extended period of time
-Travel by airplane or car with overnight stays
-Work extended hours

01-2016