Hybrid Retail Category Manager & Buyer

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Leonia (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Job summary

Applegreen is seeking a Category Manager in New Jersey to develop and execute category strategies, manage assortment and pricing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and a superior customer experience.

The role requires strong analytical and leadership abilities, with 5+ years in retail buying or category management. A hybrid work arrangement is offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 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 negotiating, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive sales and margins.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotions across categories.
• Lead vendor negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Finance to implement plans.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Retail category management

Vendor negotiations

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Office Suite

PDI

Job description

Applegreen is seeking a Category Manager in New Jersey to develop and execute category strategies, manage assortment and pricing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and a superior customer experience.

The role requires strong analytical and leadership abilities, with 5+ years in retail buying or category management. A hybrid work arrangement is offered to support work-life balance.