Category Manager - Speciality Foods
AWGKansas City, Kansas, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers.
Job Description
The Category Manager is responsible for profitable sales growth of assigned Specialty Foods categories for AWG and our Members. They will collaborate with others across the AWG organization and supplier partners to achieve shared objectives.
Requirements
- College degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience
- Working knowledge of sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, retail/wholesale/warehouse operations, category business planning, marketing, consumer research, and financial management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus
