Assistant Category Manager - Fresh Food

EG America; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a rapidly growing convenience retailer, where your analytical skills and passion for collaboration will drive sales growth and profitability. In this role, you will support the Category Manager by managing vendor relationships, analyzing sales data, and ensuring effective communication across teams. This innovative firm values diverse perspectives and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced corporate setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a leading retailer's success while enjoying competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Medical/Health/Dental Coverage

401K with Company Match

Team Member Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Employee recognition and awards

Company Spirit Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or accounting required.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor and item setup, analyze sales data, and communicate initiatives.
• Create and distribute category-specific sales reports as directed.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

PDI

Focal Point

D365

PowerBI

SmartSheets

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Spirit Days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

Position Summary

To provide support for the Category Manager to maximize sales growth and profitability within the category. Will include vendor and item setup and maintenance, analyzing sales data and performance and most importantly effectively communicating category initiatives to both internal and external teams and partners. Critical to have a service-oriented mentality in this role.

Responsibilities

• Category Item Management – obtain all new vendor and item information required for setup item forecasting, item data maintenance within various software systems (PDI, Focal Point, D365, PowerBI & SmartSheets).
• New Vendor Set Up
• Item setup and changes
• Rebate Set Up
• Monitoring item inventory levels at WDC & McLane
• Tracking McLane purchase orders
• Gap reporting on category items
• Update Vendor database and annual Vendor Planning Agreements
• Analytics & Reporting – create, update, maintain and distribute category specific sales reports at the direction of the Category Manager
• Analyzing data within the category
• Analyzing promotional impact
• Assist in Category Review Preparation
• Monitor POG performance (both item and set size)
• Category Liaison both internally and externally
• Coordinating Resets and Promotional activity
• Assist with and remedy item scanning issues and service calls
• Communicate to the Retail Field Team through MyWork messages and the New & Discontinued Bulletin
• Coordinate communication on service-related matters and procedural issues to the vendor community.
• Follow up with the DSD vendor community regarding service issues, delivery procedures and inventory concerns.
• Provide phone and email support to the Store Operations Group – timely and accurate response to questions and concerns.
• Supply chain and inventory management and collaboration
• Review and monitor Inventory Reports from McLane and WDC and ensure ongoing communication around inventory levels.
• Partner with Marketing Operations Group regarding item forces and distributions to the Field.
• Other duties as assigned by the Category Manager

Working Relationships

INTERNAL: Within Marketing: Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team Within Store Support Center: IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President’s; Regional Manager’s; District Manager’s, Store Managers EXTERNAL: Direct Vendors, Brokers, Distributors

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in business, Marketing, Accounting, or Related Field

Minimum Experience: Strong computer skills. Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and an aptitude to quickly learn in-house systems.

Soft Skills/Competencies:

• Must be well organized and detail/process oriented. Must also possess strong communication skills, which include a pleasant and professional phone manner. Should be able to successfully work within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Other Requirements

Travel: 0-15% travel required

Hours & Conditions: Typically Monday – Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting

Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.

Additional Info

At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.