What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Category Manager position at 7-Eleven Hawaii?
Company Overview
7-Eleven Hawaii is a leader in the convenience-retailing industry, operating 67 stores across the state. Known for our iconic brands and commitment to customer satisfaction, we offer a wide range of products, including high-quality food items and private brand offerings under the 7-Select™ brand.
Summary
As a Category Manager at 7-Eleven Hawaii, you will play a pivotal role in driving product assortment and profitability within your category. This position is essential for optimizing inventory management and enhancing our customer experience through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
Responsibilities
- Build and keep strong and lasting relationships with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers.
- Ensure timely introduction of new items to optimize sales and profits.
- Negotiate the best price for products using market insights, brand value, and buying power to get top quality at the lowest price.
- Coordinate, implement and assess promotions, incentive programs and contests intended to drive the engagement of customers and store teams.
- Carry out and assess competitive price surveys to spot chances for price optimization and implement daily retail pricing strategies that align with set goals.
- Examine data and insights to identify industry and consumer trends and predict the demand for new products and services.
- Project and measure category performance. Communicate category performance with teams from different departments to identify growth and improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience in category management or related field within retail.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful supplier relationships.
- Ability to problem solve and use independent judgement
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic team at 7-Eleven Hawaii, we invite you to apply today and help us shape the future of convenience retailing!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Honolulu, HI 96817 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $78,000