Jr. Category Manager, Packaged Beverage

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 is seeking a Jr. Category Manager for Packaged Beverage to support category management with data-driven insights.

You will assist with item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics, and help execute local promotions and planograms. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to travel up to 60%. Bachelor's degree preferred and 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, management, business economics, or related field.
• One to three years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in day-to-day local vendor contact (item setup, pricing, costs, logistics).
• Plan, track, and execute vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests.
• Support local planogram assortment planning and process, and promotional/pricing management.
• Collaborate on local activities and in-store merchandising opportunities; occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

## Jr. Category Manager, Packaged BeverageApply: Nonstore B152 Charlotte NC: Full time: Posted Today: R621189**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.**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.**