Foodservice Category Lead - Growth, Strategy & Execution

Circle K; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Category Manager – Foodservice to lead assigned Foodservice categories, drive sales and margin, and collaborate with vendor partners and cross-functional teams. You will translate category objectives into actionable plans that are simple, scalable, and executable in stores.

You will support pricing, assortment, and promotional planning, analyze planogram effectiveness, and manage vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, foodservice, retail, or CPG.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Understanding of retail execution and store-level operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management and performance of assigned Foodservice categories.
• Analyze category sales, margin, and execution performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support development and execution of category strategies aligned to Foodservice objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendations.
• Support assortment planning, product transitions, and lifecycle management.
• Partner on pricing and promotional planning, including execution of vendor-funded programs.
• Analyze planogram effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Manage assigned vendor relationships including item setup, costs, in-stocks, and logistics.
• Support negotiations, performance reviews, and issue resolution with vendor partners.
• Plan, track, and execute vendor initiatives, incentives, and contests with Operations and BUs.
• Partner with Operations, Training, and Field teams to support successful in-store execution.
• Participate in field visits to observe execution and collaborate with stores and BU leaders.
• Support development of tools, communications, and training materials that drive consistency.
• Collaborate with Head of Food, Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, and BUs.
• Support innovation launches, pilots, and regional tests.
• Contribute to team financial targets and annual business planning efforts.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Retail operations

Communication & collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Job description

Circle K in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Category Manager – Foodservice to lead assigned Foodservice categories, drive sales and margin, and collaborate with vendor partners and cross-functional teams. You will translate category objectives into actionable plans that are simple, scalable, and executable in stores.

You will support pricing, assortment, and promotional planning, analyze planogram effectiveness, and manage vendor relationships.