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TriMark USA

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1998

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🤝 B2B

🏨 Hospitality

Food & Beverage • B2B • Hospitality

TriMark USA is North America’s leading provider of custom commercial kitchen solutions, specializing in foodservice equipment, smallwares, flatware, design and services. The company delivers end-to-end solutions including design & build, product sourcing, project management, equipment rentals, chemical programs, and after-sale service, with a focus on white-glove, locally executed service backed by national purchasing power. TriMark serves restaurants and other commercial foodservice operations, positioning itself as a B2B partner for businesses undertaking foodservice projects of varying size and complexity.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic development, growth, and profitability of the company's private label portfolio across key product categories. • Develop category strategies, identify product opportunities, manage supplier partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally. • Drive the full product lifecycle—from market analysis and product ideation through sourcing, pricing, launch, and lifecycle management. • Ensure alignment with customer needs, company financial objectives, and long-term merchandising strategy. • Partner closely with Sourcing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations. • Develop and execute comprehensive private label category strategies aligned with merchandising and growth objectives. • Identify market opportunities through competitive analysis, customer insights, and industry trends. • Build and manage a multi-year product roadmap for assigned categories. • Evaluate product assortment, identify assortment gaps, and optimize SKU rationalization. • Oversee product lifecycle management including refreshes, discontinuations, and line extensions. • Participate in supplier negotiations involving cost, quality, lead times, payment terms, and capacity.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field. • 7+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, Merchandising, or Private Label Management. • Experience managing private label or proprietary product portfolios. • Strong understanding of sourcing, manufacturing, supplier management, and product lifecycle management. • Advanced analytical skills with experience using sales, margin, and inventory data to drive decisions. • Excellent project management and organizational skills. • Strong negotiation and influencing abilities. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to pass a background check post offer acceptance. • Preferred: Experience within commercial foodservice equipment, restaurant supplies, hospitality, janitorial/sanitation, or distribution industries. • Preferred: Experience working with overseas manufacturers and import programs. • Preferred: Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and foodservice supplies. • Preferred: Experience with ERP, PIM, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. • Preferred: MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Tuition Reimbursement • Pet Insurance • Legal Insurance • 401k • Community Service Day • Spotlight Awards • National Sales Excellence Awards • CFSP Prep Certification Program