Field Category Manager - Local Merch & Growth

Circle K Stores Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K seeks a senior merchandising professional to drive local assortment, planogram execution, and pricing decisions aligned with national and regional strategies.

You will manage vendor relationships, develop local promotions, and contribute to gross margin targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 30% may be required; a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; other combinations may be substituted.
• Five years of experience or more preferred; including at least three years in management.
• Expertise in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred.
• Strong relationship management, analytical thinking, and financial acumen required.
• Up to 30% travel; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supports national and regional strategy with local assortment and planogram execution.
• Owns frontline pricing decisions with promotional guidance from National/ Regional.
• Manages vendor operations and local relationships; maintains planograms and resets.
• Develops promotional concepts for local assortment and overlays.
• Projects category sales and gross profit and maintains margin forecasts.

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising, business, or related field

Job description

Circle K seeks a senior merchandising professional to drive local assortment, planogram execution, and pricing decisions aligned with national and regional strategies.

You will manage vendor relationships, develop local promotions, and contribute to gross margin targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 30% may be required; a valid driver’s license is necessary.