Category Business Manager

Canadian Tire Corporation; Front of Yonge; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Continuing Education Programs

Product discounts

Broadband

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation seeks a senior Category Manager to deliver financial plans through assortment, pricing and promotions for the Party City Merchandising portfolio. You will act as a subject‑matter expert on seasonal categories, analyze consumer trends and competitive activity, and drive store execution aligned with CTR strategy.

The role requires 5 years in category management or related cross‑functional work, strong leadership and collaboration, and travel 2–4 weeks per year to support

Qualifications

• 5 years in Category Management experience or related cross-functional role.
• Strong business acumen with experience in retail marketing, consumer trends and inventory management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business plans and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial plans through assortment, pricing and promotions.
• Act as subject-matter expert for Party City Microseasons portfolio.
• Analyze trends, competition and store execution to guide CTR strategy.
• Plan and deliver assortment and pricing plans, including vendor negotiations.
• Develop promotional plans and ensure education content for stores.
• Mentor and coach Category Business Analyst and drive accountability.

Skills

Category Management

Leadership

People Management

Strategic Planning

Retail Marketing

Consumer Trends

Inventory Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

What you’ll do

Reporting to the AVP, Party City Merchandise, the successful candidate will be accountable for delivering the financial plans of their merchandising categories through the development and execution of assortment, pricing and promotional plans. This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in pushing forward our Strategic plans and provide greater benefit to our customers. This role will appeal to someone that is energized by solving new problems and who is Intrapreneurial. Act as the subject‑matter expert for the Party City Microseasons portfolio (Easter, Summer, Christmas, NYE, etc.) Develop a broad categorical understanding of its relative consumer trends, competitive & market analysis and CTR store executional nuances and requirements. Financial accountability for category through adherence to predefined CTR strategy objectives and guidelines Support assortment analysis and development on SKU lines Setting & delivering against categorical assortment plans and evolve to customer centric measures Planning, execution & delivery of line review process which can include but is not limited to: approval of the assortment and pricing plans, import trip planning and execution, vendor relationship/negotiation and overseeing timeline delivery Recommend action plan for item discontinuation and pricing Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives Provide content for store education on product/process education Ensuring adherence to promotional and pricing strategies Develops, mentors, guides and coaches Category Business Analyst by setting clear performance objectives and providing ongoing and timely feedback

What you bring

5 years in Category Management experience and/or progressive growth in a relevant cross functional role Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business plans and initiatives that will achieve financial performance and operational targets Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others Superior leadership skills and presence; highly developed sense of accountability, passion and track record for delivering results Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; regularly influences and persuades key stakeholders Post-secondary education or equivalent experience Ability to travel 2 - 4 weeks per year

Benefits and Pay

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Broadband

Salary Range: $79,000 – $131,000 CAD. Our typical hiring range is between $81,000.00 - $120,000.00 CAD Annual. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role‑specific requirements.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits‑eligible employees and their families, including total well‑being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.

Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do

We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification.

We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world‑class owned brands and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast‑to‑coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast‑to‑coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer.

We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here.