GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Director of Category Management for Enterprise Food & Beverage is responsible for leading the
development of category strategies and plans across food & beverage concepts and programs through
cohesive collaboration and communication. This role involves staying ahead of industry trends, fostering
creativity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences while aligning
with the organization's brand and business goals.
As a Food & Beverage Leader across Murphy USA QuickChek, you will be at the forefront of shaping a core
part of our entire business. This role blends creativity with strategic leadership with operational & financial
acumen.
The successful candidate will possess both a strategic and execution mindset, able to be a hands-on leader
with his/her team. This individual should possess great attention to detail, high energy, agility, and sound
business/ operational skills. This individual will be able to operate in a flexible, fast-paced environment that is
highly collaborative and team oriented.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in category management, preferably in the food and
beverage industry, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies.
This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for professional
development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This is a senior role in the organization with high visibility and opportunity for growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Act as an Enterprise leader, with the ability to collaborate across teams/functions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive food & beverage category strategy that aligns with the
company's overall objectives and enhances our Food & Beverage offer
• Identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and consumer preferences to guide Food & Beverage
menu development and beverage programs
• Offer input into Food & Beverage equipment and tests, to deliver the Food & Beverage offer and an
excellent customer experience
• Partner with peers and leadership to create annual strategic plans and innovation pipelines
• Work with existing supplier base and potential / new suppliers to understand culinary trends, drive rapid
ideation and prototyping, and manage the development of new products and new ingredients.
• Recommend improvements to current menu offerings and adaptation of menu items for different
dayparts, markets, customers, etc.
• Manage special projects as needed including potential adjustments to existing product builds product
procedures and the development of specialized menu items.
• Develop robust KPI & ROI based approach towards category strategy and plans
• Provide support during marketing production and photography shoots, working with food stylists to
provide finished product ahead of new product launches
• Foster relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Collaborate closely with F&B Enablement, Marketing, and other key stakeholders to ensure category
plans are executed with excellence as intended
• Be in tune with culinary trends, ingredient innovation, consumer insights on tastes / preferences, and the
competitive landscape; attend industry events when necessary
• Leverage relevant data and insights, internal & external, to drive forward-looking decision making
• Lead, manage, grow the food & beverage category management team across Murphy USA QuickChek;
combination of ‘player & coach’
• Determine the optimal product mix based on customer demand, market trends, and profitability –
including developing pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and company objectives
• Introduce and expand new items based on store and customer segments
• Act as a business partner to the VP of Enterprise Food & Beverage
• Travel ~50%