Junior Category Manager: Drive Retail Growth with Data

Circle K; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Akron, OH is seeking a data-driven professional to support category management and local operations. You will analyze large data sets to drive business decisions, assist merchandisers with vendor relations, item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics, and manage local planogram assortment planning.

You will collaborate on promotional activities, pricing, and in-store merchandising, with occasional overnight travel. A finance/business degree and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field; substitution allowed.
• 1–3 years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Detail-oriented with ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Support Category and Merchandise Managers with local vendor coordination and item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics.
• Plan, track, and execute vendor/operations sales incentives and contests.
• Assist with local planogram assortment planning and process improvements.
• Collaborate on promotional activities, pricing, and local activities.
• Support in-store merchandising and occasional overnight travel as needed.

Skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Circle K in Akron, OH is seeking a data-driven professional to support category management and local operations. You will analyze large data sets to drive business decisions, assist merchandisers with vendor relations, item setup, pricing, costs, and logistics, and manage local planogram assortment planning.

You will collaborate on promotional activities, pricing, and in-store merchandising, with occasional overnight travel. A finance/business degree and strong MS Office skills are required.