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Circle K · 1 day ago

Jr. Category Manager

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Circle K is a prominent company seeking a Jr. Category Manager to assist in managing vendor relations and support category management decisions. The role involves analyzing data, executing vendor sales incentives, and collaborating on promotional activities while maintaining operational excellence.

Food and BeverageRetailShopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Proven ability to generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data to support efficient management of the category and drive critical business decisions

Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day regional vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks etc

Responsible for the planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests

Understand, analyze, and provide support as well as recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process

Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated regional activities

In store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required

All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines

Qualification

Data analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteRetail experiencePresentation skillsDetail-orientedCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required

Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills required

Valid Driver's License supported by a clean driving record required

May require up to 20% travel

Preferred

One to Three years of work experience preferred

Retail experience preferred, but not necessary

Bachelor's degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred

Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace

Company

Circle K

Glassdoor3.2

Our mission at Circle K is to make our customers' lives a little easier every day.

Founded in 1951

Laval, Quebec, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.circlek.com

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