Jr. Category Manager

Circle K; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience store chain seeks a Junior Category Manager to analyze data and assist in vendor management. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position may require up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-3 years of work experience in a related field.
• Retail experience preferred but not necessary.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required.
• May require up to 20% travel.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to support management of the category.
• Assist in managing vendor contact and issues.
• Plan and execute vendor sales incentives.
• Understand, analyze, and provide support for local planogram assortment, planning, and process.
• Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute regional activities.
• In-store merchandising opportunities with occasional overnight travel.
• All other duties to achieve operational excellence in the business unit.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops and publications; network within industry.
• Contribute to team by achieving Financial and KRAs targets per Company Plan guidelines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong presentation skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Continuous learning

KRAs achievement

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Essential Functions

• Proven ability to generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data to support efficient management of the category and drive critical business decisions.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day regional vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks, etc.
• Responsible for the planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests.
• Understand, analyze, and provide support as well as recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process.
• Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated regional activities.
• In-store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required.
• All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• One to Three years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required.
• May require up to 20% travel.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor.
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Note: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.