Private Label Merchandising Manager

Circle K; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefits package

Stock purchase plan

Employee discount on fuel

Autonomy in role

Career growth in international company

Collaborative, international team

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Merchandising professional to manage categories within our proprietary brand portfolio across Europe. Reporting to the Merchandise Director of Europe, you will drive profitable growth and coordinate with procurement, marketing, data analytics, design, and QA to deliver high‑quality products.

You will collaborate with manufacturers and Circle K business units across Europe to secure sourcing, packaging and branding, and ensure products meet compliance, while working in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in business or marketing management.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in category, brand, product development/sourcing, marketing or merchandising.
• Commercial mindset with experience from retail, FMCG, CPG.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong communication skills with holistic, systematic approach.
• Collaborates well in an international, cross-functional team.
• Strong navigational skills in an international matrix organization.
• All business is conducted in English.
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and OneNote.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop selected categories within the proprietary brand business.
• Develop partnerships with manufacturers for viable sourcing and growth.
• Ensure packaging, branding, design, and legal compliance for products.
• Work with Brand & Marketing to define objectives, strategies and action plans.
• Collaborate with Circle K Europe to implement products, offers, programs and strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

International teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business/marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

OneNote

Job description

THE TEAM

The Proprietary Brands Team is part of the European Merchandising Team. Our Private Label is a reliable and trusted core and at the heart of creating products of many of our product categories that customers choose every day. As a Central European function supporting 12 markets, we drive the development and growth of Circle K's proprietary brand portfolio, delivering innovative, high-quality products that strengthen customer loyalty and fuel business growth.

Job Description

The Proprietary Brands Team is part of the European Merchandising Team. Our Private Label is a reliable and trusted core and at the heart of creating products of many of our product categories that customers choose every day. As a Central European function supporting 12 markets, we drive the development and growth of Circle K's proprietary brand portfolio, delivering innovative, high-quality products that strengthen customer loyalty and fuel business growth. Working as part of the wider Pan-European Merchandise Team, we collaborate across markets to bring exciting products and compelling value to millions of customers every day. Our work is a key driver of Circle K's promise to Make It Easy and deliver Compelling Value. Every product we launch helps bring our brand to life, creating a distinctive customer experience, strengthening our retail brand, and setting us apart from the competition. We're a team that combines creativity, commercial thinking, and customer insight to shape the future of our offer and make a real impact across Europe for our customers.

THE ROLE

Reporting to Merchandise Director of Europe, you will manage categories within our private brand portfolio and be responsible for overall profitable growth across all our markets in Europe. Role will include category, brand management, concept development, product procurement and sourcing, supplier relations and marketing. The role will work closely with internal departments such as Procurement, Data & Analytics, Design, Marketing and Quality Assurance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and develop selected categories within the proprietary brand business, including securing optimal product assortment, competitive COGS through procurement, improved profitability, and differentiation in our markets.
• Develop partnerships with manufacturers to secure viable and sustainable sourcing, logistics and sales growth.
• Secure implementation of packaging, branding, design, and legal requirement compliance for all products in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Work with the Brand & Marketing teams to define communication objectives, strategies, and action plans for marketing execution.
• Collaborate with Circle K Business units in Europe to secure support, adaptation, and implementation of all products, offers, programs and strategies.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor or master's degree in business or marketing management.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience from related field (category, brand, product development/sourcing, marketing, merchandising).
• Commercial mindset and experience from retail, FMCG, CPG.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Strong communicative skills, with the ability to work holistically and systematically.
• Collaborates well in an international team environment, across functions.
• Strong navigational skills, in an international matrix organization.
• All business is conducted in English
• Strong skills in basic office tools as Excel, Power Point, Teams, One Note.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.)
• Possibility of enrolling in stock purchase plan
• Employee discount on fuel, car wash
• An independent role with a high degree of autonomy
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development within an international company
• Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing, and diverse team

Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)