Category Growth Lead, Food Service & Grocery

INS Market; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits after three months

Growth opportunities within the organization

Job summary

A national convenience store chain based in Toronto seeks a motivated Category Manager – Food Service & Grocery. This onsite role involves managing and growing food service and grocery categories across their stores, driving sales and customer engagement through precise assortment planning and vendor partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical capabilities. This position offers a base salary of $50,000 annually along with performance-based bonuses and benefits after three months.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising.
• Experience in convenience retail, grocery, food service, or CPG strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, onsite corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned food service and grocery categories across a national store network.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and performance trends to optimize assortment and pricing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

A national convenience store chain based in Toronto seeks a motivated Category Manager – Food Service & Grocery. This onsite role involves managing and growing food service and grocery categories across their stores, driving sales and customer engagement through precise assortment planning and vendor partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical capabilities. This position offers a base salary of $50,000 annually along with performance-based bonuses and benefits after three months.