Jr. Category Manager

The Junior Category Manager supports the Head of Food, Director of Food, and Food Category Team by partnering with BU operations and vendor partners to manage assigned categories. This role analyzes category performance and industry trends/insights and supports promotional planning and vendor management. The position also helps execute strategic initiatives that support the Foodservice Department.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze category performance and industry trends/insights to inform category management and business decisions.
• Support the Head of Food, Director of Food, and Food Category Team with vendor management (item setup, pricing, costs, product logistics, and in-stocks).
• Plan, track, and execute vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests.
• Analyze planogram assortment and planning and provide support and recommendations on related processes.
• Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated local activities.
• Travel to BU retail stores up to 60%, including occasional overnight travel, to support in-store merchandising opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and/or professional societies.
• Contribute to team financial and key result area targets in alignment with Company Plan guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred; other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• One to three years of work experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred but not necessary.
• Demonstrate strong curiosity about retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Be able to travel up to 60%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license supported by a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View a computer monitor for extended periods.
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Lighting includes natural light and fluorescent lighting throughout work areas.
• Work with minimal direction and periodic supervision.
• Frequent travel to Retail stores across all BU’s (up to 60%), including occasional overnight stays.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:

In English

In Spanish