Category Business Manager - Automotive Cleaning (12-Month Contract)

Canadian Tire Financial Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Tire Financial Services is seeking a Category Business Manager for Automotive Cleaning on a 12-month contract in Toronto, ON. You will own the financial plans, set assortment, pricing and promotions, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize in-store and online experiences.

You will translate customer insights into actionable strategies, manage vendor partnerships, and drive growth across national brands and private label. Travel 2–4 weeks per year may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years in Category Management or similar cross-functional role.
• Strong business acumen in retail marketing, trends and inventory management.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own financial plans for Auto Cleaning categories, including sales, shipments, margin and inventory turns.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to automotive vision and priorities.
• Lead assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor strategies; manage store and digital execution.

Skills

Category Management

Retail Marketing

Inventory Management

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Category Business Manager - Automotive Cleaning (12-Month Contract)# Careers## Category Business Manager - Automotive Cleaning (12-Month Contract)Apply: Toronto, ON: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR166443**What you’ll do**Reporting to the **Associate Vice President, Automotive Maintenance, Care & Accessories**, the Category Business Manager (CBM) is accountable for delivering the financial and strategic plans for the **Auto Cleaning** categories. This role is responsible for developing and executing assortment, pricing, promotion, and vendor strategies that drive profitable growth, strengthen Canadian Tire Retail’s competitive position, and deliver compelling value to our customers. The CBM plays a critical role in translating customer insights and market trends into actionable category strategies while ensuring strong execution across stores and digital channels. This opportunity will appeal to a leader who is energized by complexity, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and brings an intrapreneurial mindset to advancing our automotive strategy. * Own the delivery of the financial plans of the assigned categories, including sales, shipments, margin, and inventory turns* Develop and execute 3-year category strategies aligned to CTR’s automotive vision and enterprise strategic priorities* Lead assortment architecture, lifecycle management, and innovation pipelines across national brands, exclusive brands, and private label* Establish and execute pricing and promotional strategies that balance competitiveness, margin delivery, and customer value* Act as the subject matter expert for Autoshop Equipment, Auto Electronics, and Oil Change & Fuel Accessories, with a deep understanding of: Consumer needs and usage occasions, Competitive landscape and market trends and Store execution requirements and operational constraints* Build and maintain strategic vendor partnerships, including negotiations, line reviews, joint business planning, and issue resolution* Partner cross-functionally with: Inventory & Forecasting, Marketing & Promo Planning, Digital & eCommerce, Supply Chain & Quality and Store Operations* Translate customer and market insights into clear, executable plans that improve in-store and online experiences* Lead and develop CBAs and cross-functional partners through strong coaching, prioritization, and performance management **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 **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. This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.