Regional Junior Category Manager

Couche-Tard; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Pension Plan

Share Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Recognition and Rewards

Mentorship Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Couche-Tard is seeking a Regional Junior Category Manager to support the Global Merchandising team with category analyses and promotional planning. You will work on item setup, pricing, and vendor liaison, contributing to regional plans and collaboration across markets.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, a finance/business background, and strong MS Office skills, with bilingual English/French proficiency. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of work experience preferred, retail experience a plus.
• Must be bilingual in French and English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance and industry trends to support decisions.
• Assist managers with item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics.
• Plan and track vendor incentives and regional activities.
• Support local planogram and assortment planning processes.
• Contribute to promotional and pricing management regionally.
• Travel up to 20% and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Retail analytics curiosity

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier everyday. You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then, you know what Couche-Tard/Circle K is. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17,000 stores in 29 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total, approximately 149,000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let's grow together!

Regional Junior Category Manager

Department: Global Merchandising

Location: On site, Laval, QC (4204 boulevard Industriel, H7L 0E3)

Type of employment: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

THE ROLE

The Junior Category Manager provides support to the Category and Merchandising Team and vendor partners in everyday functions of their categories. They are responsible for conducting analysis of category performance, industry trends & insights, while executing promotional planning, and day to day vendor management. This position is also responsible for executing strategy initiatives supporting the Merchandising Department. Collaboration and support of the national activities for the assigned categories is required.

What You’ll Do

• Proven ability to generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data to support efficient management of the category and drive critical business decisions.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day regional vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks etc.
• Responsible for the planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests.
• Understand, analyze, and provide support and recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process.
• Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated regional activities.
• In store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

What You’ll Need

We want you to join our team! Here's what we're looking for:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.

Experience

• One to Three years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary.

Knowledge and skills

• Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required.

Travel

• May require up to 20% travel.
• Valid Driver’s License supported by a clean driving record.

Language skills

• Bilingualism required (Advanced French and English) both spoken and written, as the person will be required to work and communicate regularly in English while performing the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the role requires collaboration with global teams.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we believe that our team members are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a vibrant community where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real difference. Here's why you'll love working with us:

Benefits package

• Group Insurance Program: Stay healthy and happy! Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Perks

• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Training and Development: Grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team's achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
• Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential.
• Scholarship Program: Invest in your education and future success with our scholarship program, available not only to our employees but also to their children. We're committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey and empowering you to achieve your academic and career goals.

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join our team and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.

Couche-Tard / Circle K valorise la diversité et de l’inclusion et vise à créer un milieu de travail sain, accessible et gratifiant qui met en valeur la contribution unique de nos employés au succès de notre entreprise. En tant qu'employeur qui s'engage à respecter l'équité en matière d'emploi, nous encourageons les candidatures les plus diverses afin de pouvoir nous doter d’un effectif varié et représentatif de nos clients et des communautés que l’on sert. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.