Jr. Category Manager, Dispensed Beverages

Circle K Stores Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Jr. Category Manager for Dispensed Beverages to analyze data, support category decisions, and collaborate with merchandising teams. The role involves vendor liaison for item setup, pricing, and logistics, along with promotion planning and local planogram execution.

The position requires up to 60% travel, a bachelor’s degree (finance/management/economics preferred), and strong MS Office skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, management, business economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to support category decisions and drive business outcomes.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers with day-to-day vendor contact (item setup, pricing, costs, logistics).
• Plan, track, and execute vendor incentives and contests.
• Support local planogram assortment, planning, and promotional activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Vendor management

Business communication

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Jr. Category Manager, Dispensed Beverages page is loaded## Jr. Category Manager, Dispensed Beverageslocations: Nonstore B152 Charlotte NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R621187**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 local 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 local 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 60% travel. Valid**Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:* 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. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:* 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.**THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.****NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.**## 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.Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility: