Junior Category Manager

circlek; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support category management through data analysis, vendor coordination, and incentives execution. You will assist in item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics while contributing to local planogram planning and promotions.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel up to 60%. Retail experience is a plus, with a BA/BS in finance, management, or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 1–3 years work experience preferred.
• Retail experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, and draw conclusions from large data sets to support category management decisions.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers with local vendor contact for item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics.
• Plan, track, and execute vendor/operations incentives and contests.
• Support local planogram assortment planning and process improvements.
• Collaborate on promotions and pricing management and execute related local activities.
• Engage in in-store merchandising opportunities and travel as needed.
• Maintain ongoing professional knowledge and contribute to team targets per company plan.

Skills

Data analysis

Vendor management

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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 Driver’s License supported by 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 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.

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