Area VP, Merchandising & Marketing- Oklahoma City OK

Partner with corporate and region personnel on the development of customized merchandising, marketing and category strategies for the assigned Area Leadership of merchandising field support within the Area Hub based in the DCs and partnership with Area Replenishment leadership. Provide leadership and oversight with the implementation of day-to-day initiatives within the Area, including product assortment changes, marketing events, pricing changes, etc., aimed at driving Area sales performance and GP3 (purchase allowances + selling margin, less deviations). Work closely with Sales to plan and facilitate local promotions, customer events and general marketing activities, including managing Area marketing communications and branding activities (aligned with national category strategy). Management experience and a minimum of 10 years of category management, marketing and/or purchasing experience required, preferably from foodservice or food manufacturing industries.