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Job #:3177531
Title:Category Manager - Center Store / Snacks
Region:On-Site, Southwest
Compensation:$145,000
Posted Date:04/29/2025
Description:

Location: Southwest


Compensation: ~$145K (base + bonus); Flexible; DOE

Position Summary:

The purpose of the category manager is to optimize the performance of the assigned product category or categories, ensuring positive contribution to the sales and profitability of the convenience retail business, while meeting customer needs and support growing market share. This role will be pivotal in developing a category strategy that aligns with the on-the-go lifestyle and cater to the growing number of health-conscious consumers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Develop and owns the category plan for the snack product category following company, Category Management Association (CMA) and National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) standards.
  • Development and management of the product assortment for the assigned category or categories, ensuring it meets customer demand and aligns with market trends.
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best pricing and ensure continuous product availability.
  • Overseeing inventory levels, ensuring that stock is available at needed levels to avoid out of stocks. Helps in optimizing sales and reducing costs.
  • Set and implement pricing policies for the assigned category or categories, balancing competitiveness, and market share growth with profitability.
  • Monitor and analyze sales data, customer reactions, and market trends to make informed decisions that boost category performance.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional plans and strategies to boost category sales.
  • Create and implement annual category plans that align with the company’s objectives, enhancing the shopping experience and drive sales growth.
  • Execute assortment optimization plans at least twice per year, inclusive of exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
  • Develop business cases for growth activities linked to the assigned categories. These business cases support investments in capital and justify operational expenses. 
  • Execute management of the category product range and price book in strict adherence to the company’s category definitions hierarchy which follows the standard of the US National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
  • Other duties as assigned. 



Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of specific Category Management experience within a multi-unit retail chain, preferably within the Convenience Store industry
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related business field or extensive industry/category experience
  • Strong performance and delivery track record
  • Corporate store experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze sales data via Excel, Access, scan data, IRI, Neilson, Focal Point, etc.
  • Exceptional teamwork and demonstrated track record of successful collaboration with retail operations leading to best-in-class implementation of programs
  • Demonstrated increases in category profitability.


Other:

  • Growth-oriented company
  • Highly competitive benefits package
  • Autonomous and collaborative environment where creative solutions are an expectation
  • Strong career growth opportunities


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