Junior Category Manager - Data-Driven Retail Merchandising

Circle K; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support category and merchandise management through local vendor coordination, pricing, and item setup. You will help plan and execute sales incentives, manage planograms, and collaborate on promotional activities across stores.

The role includes in-store merchandising support with possible overnight travel, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to operational excellence within the Circle K system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred.
• One to three years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary.
• 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).
• May require up to 60% travel. Valid Driver's License supported by a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Circle K is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support category and merchandise management through local vendor coordination, pricing, and item setup. You will help plan and execute sales incentives, manage planograms, and collaborate on promotional activities across stores.

The role includes in-store merchandising support with possible overnight travel, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to operational excellence within the Circle K system.