Category Manager - Fresh Foods

Job description

RaceTrac Company Overview Job Description: The Category Manager, Fresh Foods is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of fresh food products, programs, and initiatives that drive sales, margin growth, and overall category performance. This role requires hands‑on experience in fresh food product development, strong financial ownership, and deep understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements. Up to 25% travel may be required. What You’ll Do: Category Leadership & Team Development - Lead, mentor, and develop the fresh foods category team, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to drive category growth. - Prioritize and manage daily team activities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Fresh Food Product Development: Category Strategy, Pricing & Financial Ownership - Lead hands‑on development of fresh food items, including formulation, testing, packaging, quality evaluation, and commercialization. - Partner with FSQA to ensure all products meet food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational feasibility. - Support and manage recall processes, quality concerns, and compliance‑related initiatives. - Own the cate...