Job Description

Are you a strategic, data-driven retail merchant ready to lead high-impact categories in a convenience retail business? Our client is redefining what convenience means for our customers, and we’re looking for a Category Manager to take charge of General Merchandise, Foodservice, and Beverages across our convenience store network.

In this role, you'll own the strategy and execution for these fast-turn, customer-crucial categories. From planograms and pricing to vendor partnerships and product innovation, you’ll drive the decisions that keep our shelves stocked, our guests satisfied, and our performance growing.

What You’ll Lead:

Full Category Ownership

• Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for General Merchandise, Foodservice, and Beverages.
• Set and manage goals for sales, margin, inventory turnover, and in-stock performance.

Assortment Planning & Merchandising

• Curate compelling, customer-centric assortments that meet the unique needs of convenience shoppers.
• Balance branded and private label items with a focus on value, freshness, and relevance.
• Partner with planogram and store teams to ensure seamless merchandising execution.

Vendor & Supplier Relationships

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional support with key vendors.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to drive product innovation, availability, and cost efficiency.

Pricing, Promotions & Forecasting

• Analyze performance and customer behavior to inform pricing, promo strategy, and sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to ensure alignment with seasonal and promotional calendars.

Cross-Functional Impact

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Inventory, and Planogramming to bring strategies to life.
• Align category goals with broader company initiatives and customer experience priorities.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage sales data, customer insights, and market trends to shape every aspect of the category.
• Recommend and execute programs that drive growth and improve the customer offer.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3–5+ years in category management, merchandising, or buying — ideally in convenience, grocery, or general merchandise
• Strong understanding of retail P&L: sales, margin, inventory, and profitability metrics
• Proven success in vendor negotiations and supplier management
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, performance dashboards, and forecasting tools
• Experience in promotional planning, planogramming, and cross-functional execution
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills

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