Junior Category Manager, Dispensed Beverages – Data-Driven

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

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.