Hybrid Retail Category Manager / Buyer — Data-Driven Growth

Applegreen Travel Plazas; Glen Rock (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Arrangement

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies across our retail portfolio. You will manage assortment, pricing, and promotions while partnering with supplier partners to maximize sales and profitability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in category management or purchasing, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making required.
• Experience with vendor negotiations and category management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and margin.
• Oversee assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Office Suite

PDI

Job description

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies across our retail portfolio. You will manage assortment, pricing, and promotions while partnering with supplier partners to maximize sales and profitability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in category management or purchasing, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.