Steve Davis
About Steve Davis
Steve Davis serves as the Area Category Manager for Gulf States at US Foods, overseeing significant annual spending and developing category strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Georgia Southern University and has extensive experience in category management.
Current Role at US Foods
Steve Davis serves as the Area Category Manager for the Gulf States, overseeing markets in Jackson, Montgomery, Memphis, and Little Rock. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the strategic management of categories within these regions. In addition to this role, he has been the Area Category Manager for Mid South TN/GA since 2003. His responsibilities include driving sales growth and developing custom strategies that align with the corporate category strategy.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Before his current roles, Steve Davis worked as a Category Manager at US Foods from 2009 to 2012 in the Greater Atlanta Area. During this time, he managed an annual spend exceeding $465 million across various categories, including Beverage, Disposables, and Chemicals. His experience in category management has been instrumental in shaping effective strategies for the company.
Education and Expertise
Steve Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education/Fitness from Georgia Southern University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He also completed his education at Morrow High School. His academic background supports his expertise in category management, where he serves as a subject matter expert on product assortment, regional category strategy, pricing, and vendor management.
Category Management Strategies
In his current role, Steve Davis develops and implements category management and division strategies across six markets in the Gulf States region. He prioritizes and develops the annual category training plan and materials for the region, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary knowledge to drive sales and manage categories effectively.