Hybrid Category Manager: Retail Buying & Growth

Applegreen-USA-Welcome-Centers-Central-Services; Saddle River (NJ); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Work Arrangement

10% Annual Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies across the retail portfolio, driving sales growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will manage assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor partnerships while collaborating with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver strong category plans.

The role requires a data-driven, commercially focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of retail buying, category management, merchandising, or procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation with supplier agreements and vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising plans.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing, supply chain and vendors to deliver category plans.
• Lead vendor negotiations and develop joint business plans with suppliers.

Conocimientos

Analytical mind

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Merchandising/Supply Chain

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office Suite

PDI

Descripción del empleo

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies across the retail portfolio, driving sales growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will manage assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor partnerships while collaborating with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver strong category plans.

The role requires a data-driven, commercially focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced