Vendor General Manager, Latin Foods
LocationNew York Metro Area
Base Salary Range$120000-$130000-per Annum
Contract TypeFull-Time
Job Reference42232
TitleVendor General Manager, Latin Foods
A leading e-commerce platform is hiring a data-driven e-Commerce Vendor General Manager, Latin Foods to launch and scale an ethnic category on their platform category.
This is ownership of strategy, execution, and P&L for a high-growth market segment. You will bring deep cultural fluency in Latino-Caribbean food, paired with strong commercial instincts and experience operating in fast-paced consumer environments.
This role sits at the intersection of category management, vendor partnerships, and go-to-market execution within a leading e-commerce platform.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Own the Latino-Caribbean category P&L and drive growth across revenue, margin, market share, and customer acquisition
- Develop and execute end-to-end go-to-market strategies for new products and categories including pricing, promotions, and launch plans
- Lead vendor strategy including sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and ongoing supplier performance
- Curate and scale a culturally relevant product assortment aligned with Latino-Caribbean consumer preferences
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to ensure seamless execution and availability
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of category managers and marketers
- Analyze consumer behavior, category performance, and market trends to inform strategy and improve retention
- Identify growth opportunities through data, experimentation, and community insight
Required Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in category management, e-commerce, CPG, or growth roles focused on the Latin American or Latino-Caribbean market
- Must have experience with e-commerce in food category
- Proven experience launching or scaling e-commerce for consumer products within the Latino-Caribbean space
- Background in a CPG startup or similarly fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Experience managing and developing a team of at least 4 direct reports
- Experience at a top-tier CPG company valuable
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products or categories
- Strong vendor negotiation skills with hands-on experience managing supplier relationships
- Fluent in Spanish with deep understanding of Latino-Caribbean culture, food, and consumer behavior
- Strong analytical mindset with comfort owning P&L and using data to drive decisions