Category Manager In Training

Circle K Stores Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. seeks a data-driven professional to support category management and merchandising decisions in Tempe, AZ. You will analyze large datasets, assist in vendor communications, pricing, and logistics, and help manage local planogram assortment and promotional activities.

The role involves collaboration with Category and Merchandising Managers, execution of local incentives, and occasional overnight travel to support operations. Strong Excel and presentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large data sets to support category management decisions.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers with day-to-day vendor contact for item setup, pricing, costs, logistics, and in-stocks.
• Plan, track, and execute vendor and sales incentives and contests.

Skills

Data analysis

Vendor management

Excel

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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 local 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 as well as 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 local activities. In store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required. All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit. 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications 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. One to Three years of work experience preferred. Retail experience preferred, but not necessary. 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. May require up to 60% travel. Valid Driver’s License supported by a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes: Sit for long periods of time. Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry. View computer monitor Hear and speak via telephone. Reach forward and/or overhead. Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range. The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas. Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our mission at Circle K

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When we grow, we grow - together.