Category Manager - Packaged Beverages Job at Circle K (Pensacola)

Product Manager

Product Manager - Private Label & Owned Brands with business acumen to lead the ...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in product development, brand management, or innovation roles within the CPG industry
Experience in Convenience Store channel is desirable
Proven ability to leverage consumer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis to develop successful product strategies
Strong understanding of financial metrics (e.g., sales, gross profit) and business modeling to align product development with company goals
Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power Bi) to assess product performance and market trends
Outstanding communication skills, capable of presenting complex strategies to senior stakeholders effectively
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation in the food and beverage industry

Job Responsibility

Translate the Private Brands vision into new products and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive product innovation using consumer insights, market data, and business metrics to identify growth opportunities
Present clear, data-backed product strategies to senior management to secure buy-in and alignment
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as sales, gross profit, and market share
Leverage data analysis tools to evaluate product performance and identify areas for improvement
Develop and execute product development strategies that align with overarching category goals and deliver measurable business results
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Category Managers, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure seamless execution of product launches
Lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization
Collaborate with external partners to optimize sourcing, Products, and production efficiency
Coach and mentor up team members, fostering professional growth and alignment with business objectives

Fulltime

Category Manager - Packaged Beverage - Northeast Business Unit

Location

United States of America , Hudson

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, business, or related field preferred. Other combinations of job-related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted. Five years of experience or more preferred
including a minimum of three years of management responsibility. Expertise in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred. Must have strong relationship management, analytical thinking, and financial acumen skills. May require up to 30% of travel. Valid driver’s license required.

Job Responsibility

Supports national and regional strategic direction. Responsible for local assortment and planogram execution Owns frontline pricing decisions (with promotional guidance from National or Regional for floor/ceiling Responsible for vendor operations and local relationships Responsible for planogram implementation – resets (including all 3rd party relationships) Responsible for actionable operational reporting (Out of Stock, Zero Sales Reporting, Delivery Frequency, and others as necessary) Selects local vendors, negotiates costs, terms for products, and develops schematics by applying category management principles in accordance with the departments' National and Regional strategic objectives. Increases sales revenues by developing promotional concepts and overlay programs on local assortment
develops Contributes to team effort by accomplishing Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company plan guidelines. Foster positive relationships between the National, Regional and Business Unit team and Operational team. Supports pilots/testing activities, including preparation and delivering communication materials. Also tracking of results and feedback to the appropriate team. Establishes and monitors gross margins by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas, projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products and determining placement and promotions. Projects and measures category sales and gross profit results by developing and maintaining records of item cost, retail, and gross margin dollars. Maintains external local and national vendor relations by providing direction, guidance, and information, resolving concerns. Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual category review, budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions. Allocates program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analyses aligning with the National and Regional Merchandising 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.

Fulltime

Product Manager

Product Manager responsible for leading the development and commercialization of...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in product development, brand management, or innovation roles within the CPG industry
Experience in Convenience Store channel is desirable
Proven ability to leverage consumer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis to develop successful product strategies
Strong understanding of financial metrics (e.g., sales, gross profit) and business modeling to align product development with company goals
Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power Bi) to assess product performance and market trends
Outstanding communication skills, capable of presenting complex strategies to senior stakeholders effectively
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation in the food and beverage industry.

Job Responsibility

Translate the Private Brands vision into new products and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive product innovation using consumer insights, market data, and business metrics to identify growth opportunities
Present clear, data-backed product strategies to senior management to secure buy-in and alignment
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as sales, gross profit, and market share
Leverage data analysis tools to evaluate product performance and identify areas for improvement
Develop and execute product development strategies that align with overarching category goals and deliver measurable business results
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Category Managers, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure seamless execution of product launches
Lead cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization
Collaborate with external partners to optimize sourcing, Products, and production efficiency
Coach and mentor up team members, fostering professional growth and alignment with business objectives

Fulltime

Brand Manager

We are looking for a Brand Manager to oversee beverage packaging initiatives for...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience in packaging, brand management, regulatory coordination, or project management
Background working with regulated products such as cannabis, alcohol, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, or similar categories is preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects involving creative, legal, compliance, and operations partners
Strong understanding of packaging components, packaging solutions, and the review process for consumer-facing materials
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, policies, and standards that affect packaging development and approval workflows
Ability to write effective creative briefs and support brand consistency across B2C marketing materials
Sharp attention to detail with a consistent approach to accuracy, documentation, and final quality control

Job Responsibility

Lead packaging projects across the beverage portfolio, ensuring each deliverable is completed accurately, on schedule, and in line with brand standards
Act as the primary owner of packaging records by maintaining current files, managing revisions, and controlling version accuracy across products and markets
Coordinate packaging timelines from initial brief through approvals and production readiness, keeping stakeholders aligned at every stage
Partner with legal and compliance teams to interpret regulatory changes and convert them into practical packaging requirements
Review packaging content in detail to confirm claims, ingredients, warnings, and mandatory information are correct and compliant before release
Prepare clear creative briefs for packaging updates and collaborate with design teams to achieve strong visual execution within regulatory boundaries
Monitor multiple SKUs, brands, and market-specific needs at once, identifying risks early and driving solutions to keep projects moving
Build organized systems for packaging documentation, approvals, and asset tracking so information remains accessible and reliable for cross-functional teams

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan

SodaStream Product Manager

Own and grow the Sparkling Beverage Maker (SBM) and CO2 & Accessories categories...

Location

Australia , Knoxfield

Salary:

Not provided

Pepsico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in Product/Brand/Category Management within FMCG, consumer durables or a similar consumer-led environment
experience across both offline and eCommerce preferred
Proven track record leading innovation/NPD from concept to launch, including GTM planning and cross-functional execution
Strong commercial and analytical capability: pricing, margin management, business case development, performance reporting and optimisation
Demonstrated customer/retailer partnership skills, including joint business planning, range reviews, presentations and negotiation support
Experience operating within planning rhythms such as IBP/PMR, with strong attention to process, quality and deadlines
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
able to build clear, persuasive decks for senior stakeholders and retailers
Highly organised with strong project management skills
able to simplify ways of working and remove obstacles

Job Responsibility

Own and grow the Sparkling Beverage Maker and CO₂ & Accessories categories in Australia, with end‑to‑end responsibility for strategy, performance, profitability and execution across all channels
Deliver the local category and innovation roadmap, grounded in consumer and shopper insights, competitor analysis and market trends, and aligned to global category direction
Lead go‑to‑market strategy and launch execution, partnering cross‑functionally to ensure commercial readiness, strong in‑market execution and post‑launch performance
Drive commercial outcomes, owning pricing, margin and channel architecture decisions, supported by robust analysis and clear consumer value logic
Translate category strategy into customer outcomes through joint business planning, collaborative co‑op planning with Trade Marketing, retailer engagement and ‘Perfect Store’ execution across priority channels
Own PMR within the IBP process, for portfolio review, identification of risks and opportunities, and aligned action plans
Champion omni‑channel category excellence, including eCommerce content, assortment and promotional execution, ensuring consistent brand and category delivery
Support experiential consumer events and brand activations, ensuring category relevance and contribution to a strong, engaging consumer experience
Manage key category delivery and governance activities, including packaging and user manual artwork approvals, purchase order creation and receipting, and accurate management of marketing spend tracking to ensure compliance and on‑time delivery

Senior Community Manager, Brand Sponsorships

Posh is hiring a Community Brand Partnerships Manager to build and scale a brand...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Posh

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–6+ years experience in brand partnerships, sponsorship sales, agency partnerships, and/or creator partnerships
A strong network of contacts at brands and/or agencies
Strong sales process fluency in pipeline management, deal stages, objection handling, negotiation, and closing
Ability to translate event/community audiences into a compelling sponsorship pitch
Strong organizational skills: you can manage multiple deals at once without dropping details
High taste and cultural intuition (you understand what partnerships feel authentic vs. forced)

Job Responsibility

Build and manage a pipeline of brand sponsorship opportunities across key categories (beverage, CPG, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, tech, etc.)
Leverage your Rolodex of brand and agency contacts to source and close deals
Pitch Posh organizers and communities as sponsorship-ready partners to brands
Create sponsorship packages and partnership proposals that align: brand objectives, organizer audiences, event formats + cultural relevance
Own the end-to-end sponsorship sales process from prospecting to pitching to negotiation, contracting, launching, and renewal
Work with the Community and Success teams to identify top organizers in our community
Support organizers with sponsorship readiness such as positioning, audience data packaging, brand-safe execution, and post-event reporting

What we offer

Health,Dental and Vision Insurance
Equinox Membership
Unlimited PTO
Team Events, Dinners, & Offsites, Free Event Tickets to Dope Shows
New MacBook
Daily Uber Eats Credit
Relocation bonuses are available for some out-of-state candidates
Offers Equity

Fulltime

Category Buying Manager

We are looking for a Category Buying Manager to join us at Caffè Nero. The role ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

65000.00 GBP / Year

Caffe Nero

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong and relevant experience gained from working in a procurement/buying role within the retail, hospitality, or food & beverage sectors
Solid evidence of being an excellent negotiator, influencer, and deal maker, who can obtain value for the business, making the best use of budgets
An analytical and methodical approach to problem solving, with great attention to detail
Great communication skills, whether that's presenting, or taking a flexible and adaptable approach with our stores, suppliers and colleagues
Experience working with field/operations/store teams to deliver in-store activity
Ability to run reports, analyse complex data and make category decisions to drive forward sales and margin
A collaborative and supportive coaching style
Ability to manage time and priorities
Be proactive, take the initiative and have a growth mindset

Job Responsibility

Developing clear category plans including tender dates and supplier strategies
Negotiating optimum prices with suppliers and mitigating any annual inflation
Demonstrating great communication skills to all levels of the business, from our stores to the CEO
Engaging positively with stakeholders across the business that have previously not worked with procurement at Caffe Nero to unlock commercial value
Knowing and understanding the relevant market and category performance, delivering meaningful updates by category to the business
Owning end to end supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted supply and service
Liaising with Supply Chain, Food Development, Marketing, Finance and Operations Teams to ensure that products and services purchased are fit for purpose
Liaising with suppliers to ensure that Caffe Nero is responding / adhering to relevant legislative changes across the packaging category
Exploring global supplier agreements across our international territories
Providing procurement support to the additional brands within the Caffè Nero Group (Coffee#1, FCB Coffee and Harris + Hoole) where required

What we offer

Access to our benefits platform, giving discounts at the touch of a button
Bonus scheme
25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays), rising with service
50% employee discount on handcrafted drinks and 40% employee discount on food
Private medical care through Vitality
Medicash (cashplan healthcare scheme)
Supporting our team members to achieve their professional goals is important to us, so alongside your day to day work you may have an opportunity to complete a professional qualification with our learning partners
Free hand-crafted drinks whilst you’re in the office - in your first week you’ll have Barista training, so you’ll know how to make the very best Caffè Nero coffee!

Fulltime

National Account Executive

Build your future with Reyes Beverage Group—represent top‑tier brands, strengthe...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Reyes Beverage Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 6 plus years of related experience or High School Diploma and 9 plus specific experience

Job Responsibility

The Account Executive serves as the collaborative customer leader to influence customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders for the assigned portfolio of chain customers across all RBG beverage categories
Conduct monthly business reviews and planning sessions with retailers to execute retail price points, ad boxes, and new item selling for RBG spirits suppliers while sharing visual inventory at shelf and display for retailers
Manage the return on investment of marketing and promotional expenses to be able to recommend price package plans and achieve key strategic performance
Plan and conduct regular sales calls to each assigned retailer call points as well as partners with internal sales leaders to deliver programming at store level
Other duties as assigned

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement Benefits
complimentary Health Screenings
401(k) match
incentive opportunities
monthly MOTUS car & mileage reimbursement

Fulltime

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