Emerging Category Manager - Data-Driven, Travel-Ready

Circle K; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Category Associate to support the Category and Merchandise Managers with data-driven decisions, item setup, pricing, and logistics. You will manage local vendor contacts, assist with sales incentives, and help optimize planograms and promotions while coordinating with store operations.

Ideal candidates have a finance/management degree, 1–3 years retail experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. Occasional travel up to 60% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of work experience, retail experience preferred.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to analyze data and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Support Category and Merchandise Managers with data analysis and decisions.
• Manage local vendor contacts for item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics.
• Plan, track, and execute vendor/operations sales incentives and contests.
• Contribute to planogram assortment planning and local process improvements.
• Collaborate on promotions, pricing management, and local activities.
• Occasional overnight travel to support stores and execution.

Skills

Presentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/management/business economics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Circle K in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Category Associate to support the Category and Merchandise Managers with data-driven decisions, item setup, pricing, and logistics. You will manage local vendor contacts, assist with sales incentives, and help optimize planograms and promotions while coordinating with store operations.

Ideal candidates have a finance/management degree, 1–3 years retail experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. Occasional travel up to 60% is expected.