Beverage and Warewash Category Mgr
 Ben E. Keith | |
life insurance, long term disability, 401(k)
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 United States, Texas, Amarillo | |
| 2300 North Lakeside Drive (Show on map) | |
 Feb 02, 2026 | |
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For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. The purpose of the Category Manager is to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category, thereby effecting positive results on the company's overall market share. * Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit * Supervise Beverage/Chemical Specialist and equipment technicians * Perform administrative functions and data analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process * Manage vendor/broker relationships to drive continuous performance improvement * Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals Job Qualifications: * Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. * Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format * Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment facilities and materials to provide time and quality responses * Ability to learn all Ben E. Keith applications * High School diploma or GED equivalent * Two years of outside sales and knowledge relative to Beverage/Chemical products * Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed * Valid state-issued driver's license with clean driving record is required for driving to perform company business * Ability to learn and use all BEK applications * Ability to manage multiple priorities Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance * Short and Long Term Disability * 401K with matching contribution * Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid) * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Program * Educational Assistance Program * Paid Vacation and holidays * Employee Credit Union We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business. Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled | |