Category Management - Intern

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Entrepreneurial

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

 Position Summary: As a Category Management intern you will assist,  the category management team in optimizing the performance of a specific product category within a company by analyzing market trends, customer behavior, and sales data, supporting pricing strategies, promotions, product assortment, and supplier management, with the goal of maximizing profitability and sales within that category. 

Key responsibilities of a Category Management Intern might include:

• Data analysis:

Gathering, cleaning, and analyzing sales data to identify trends, customer insights, and performance metrics within the assigned category. 

• Market research:

Conducting market research to understand competitor strategies, new product innovations, and overall market dynamics. 

• Category strategy development:

Supporting the Category Manager in developing and executing category strategies, including pricing, promotion, product assortment, and shelf space optimization. 

• Supplier management:

Collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, negotiate pricing, and manage product quality. 

• Promotional planning:

Assisting in planning and executing promotional activities for the category, including analyzing promotional effectiveness. 

Skills and qualifications for a Category Management Intern:

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in market research and consumer behavior
• Basic understanding of financial analysis and profitability metrics 
• Pursing a degree in business- or business-related field
• Some travel may be required in the great northeast area
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college in Junior or Senior year (At least 18 years of age)
• Your degree should be business related (ie., Business Admin., Mgmt., etc.).
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.