Category Manager, Circle K

Circle K

Location:
Canada, Calgary

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

The Category Manager is responsible to increase category gross profit by selecting local suppliers, evaluating new products, and negotiating pricing, planning marketing strategies. Collaborate and support National and Business Area activities for the category. May supervise or provide direction to Junior Category Managers or other merchandising staff positions.

Job Responsibility:

Supports National and Business Area strategic direction
responsible for local assortment and planogram execution
owns frontline pricing decisions with promotional guidance from National or Business Area 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 Business Area strategic objectives
increases sales revenues by developing promotional concepts and overlay programs on local assortment
foster positive relationships between the National, Business Area 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 Business Area 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

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred
other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted
five years of experience or more preferred in merchandising
including experience in management responsibility
retail experience preferred
proficient 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

What we offer:

Group Insurance Program: Stay healthy and happy with flexible options for health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, and health spending account
pension plan: plan for your future and retire with peace of mind
share purchase plan allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K
paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days
employee discounts on products and services
training and development opportunities with workshops, seminars, and online courses
recognition and rewards programs celebrating achievements and milestones
mentorship program providing guidance and support from seasoned professionals
scholarship program for employees and their children

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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