CrawlJobs Logo

Senior Manager, Food & Food Partnerships Category

https://www.circlek.com Logo

Circle K

Location Icon

Location:
Ireland , Dublin

Category Icon
Category:
-

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

Circle K Ireland is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager, for its Food & Food Partnership Category to lead the execution of our food strategy across Food, Bakery, Food2Go, and branded food concepts. This role is pivotal in delivering innovation, sales growth, and customer satisfaction through effective category leadership and development. Reporting to the Market Development Director, this is a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities include end-to-end P&L ownership, strategy execution, innovation, team management, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional partnership.

Job Responsibility:

  • Full end-to-end ownership of the Food Category P&L, delivering growth in sales, margin, units, traffic, and market share
  • lead the development and execution of local food category strategies and tactics aligned with business unit priorities
  • drive innovation and new product development (NPD) to enhance the customer journey and deliver a compelling Food2Go and Bakery offer
  • manage a team of two, providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching to drive engagement, performance, and development
  • implement effective category management practices across the 5Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement, People)
  • conduct regular range reviews, planogram development, and oversee sourcing and supply chain alignment
  • collaborate with central and local suppliers, support procurement activities, and manage local contract negotiations including JBP billing
  • translate consumer insights and market intelligence into actionable plans that strengthen Circle K's position as a first-mover in food innovation
  • support the adoption and execution of annual EU and BU-level marketing, loyalty and category plans, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely delivery
  • partner with cross-functional teams and branded food providers to deliver best-in-class food concepts and customer experiences

Requirements:

  • 7+ years’ experience in category management, buying, or a similar strategic commercial role
  • proven experience in food service and deli/fresh food operations
  • demonstrated success in concept development, innovation, and “first mover” executions
  • proven leadership and people management skills, with the confidence and ability to effectively influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared food strategy
  • solid experience in working with third-party branded food offers is essential
  • expertise in interpreting and applying consumer insights, brand positioning, and product development strategies
  • strong understanding of retail category management, performance tools, and methods
  • skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, and managing supplier relationships
  • knowledge of NPD, food regulations, quality control, supply chain, and HSE standards
  • excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in pitching strategic growth plans to senior stakeholders
What we offer:
  • Being part of an energetic, inclusive, and innovative team
  • 5 days on-site at Circle K Support Office
  • permanent position

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Icon
Circle K - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Senior Manager, Food & Food Partnerships Category

Senior Manager Procurement, SSA

As a member of the Marriott International Procurement (MIP) team, the Senior Man...
Location
Location
South Africa , Cape Town
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.marriott.com Logo
Marriott Bonvoy
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in procurement or contracting
  • Prior hotel operations experience, preferably in F&B or Rooms divisions
  • Strong knowledge of the hotel procurement market in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) required
  • Based in Cape Town, South Africa
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Drive procurement initiatives for food and non-food categories, including supplier sourcing, bid management, cost analysis, negotiations, and contract awards
  • Consolidate vendor base to leverage volume and maximize value
  • Conduct RFPs to ensure alignment with quality, service, sustainability, and diversity goals
  • Monitor market trends, price developments, and vendor performance
  • Prepare vendor communications, tender protocols, and detailed analyses to support contract recommendations
  • Build and manage strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
  • Act as the primary business owner of supplier relationships
  • Serve as liaison between hotels, cluster teams, and the Regional Procurement MEA team
  • Conduct vendor site visits and performance reviews to ensure quality and reliability
  • Develop and maintain contract tracking systems, supplier performance reports, and spend analysis tools
What we offer
What we offer
  • Valued talents and impactful work
  • Global team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence
  • People-first culture
  • Commitment to wellbeing
  • Collaborative workplace
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Access to opportunity
  • Environment where unique backgrounds are valued and celebrated
  • Opportunities to grow and succeed
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior National Account Manager

At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intellige...
Location
Location
United States of America
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
eu.josephjoseph.com Logo
Joseph Joseph
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience managing and growing sales within a consumer products organization at a National or Key Account Manager level
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing accounts within the grocery channel – Strong preference in experience with Whole Foods, Kroger, Albertsons, or Publix
  • Strong working knowledge of broker and distributor management within the channel
  • Proven track record of achieving business development, revenue growth, and margin improvement across a portfolio of products
  • Experience developing and executing customer account plans and trade marketing strategies while effectively managing budgets
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams, including Sales Operations, S&OP, Marketing, and Customer Service
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Demonstrate excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, presentation and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to travel within the US and attend trade shows as needed
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Achieve or exceed all sales and profitability KPIs across assigned customers and channel portfolio
  • Identify and develop new customer opportunities using a strategic and entrepreneurial approach
  • Drive growth within existing accounts by building strong partnerships and executing both short- and long-term business strategies
  • Lead new product introductions and category expansion initiatives that support revenue growth and brand development
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review comprehensive account plans, including promotional strategies and financial performance
  • Monitor and analyze competitive activity, market dynamics, and evolving customer and consumer trends
  • Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class customer service while meeting corporate financial and strategic objectives
  • Manage all required administrative responsibilities, including business plans, reports, presentations, pricing controls, and performance evaluations
  • Contribute to the broader success of the organization by working collaboratively and adapting to changing priorities
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive salary and bonus program
  • Health Benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Flexible Hybrid working - both in-office & remote
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Vp of marketing

The VP, Brand & Product Marketing leads a high-performing team responsible for d...
Location
Location
United States , Irvine
Salary
Salary:
250000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year
80twenty.com Logo
80Twenty
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in product, product marketing, or brand management
  • 5+ years in senior leadership, managing large teams and complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Proven success launching and scaling mass-market consumer products or services that both drive the business and strengthen the brand
  • Deep experience developing integrated marketing strategies that connect brand storytelling with product performance
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • data-driven decision-maker
  • Exceptional executive communication and presentation abilities
  • Skilled at building influence and alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • MBA preferred
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead and develop a team of brand, product marketing, and insights professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and performance
  • Define the annual marketing and product strategy, including menu architecture, go-to-market priorities, and innovation roadmap
  • Oversee the development and execution of the national and test product calendars in partnership with brand, digital, and cross-functional teams
  • Translate consumer and market insights into actionable strategies that drive brand relevance and business growth
  • Develop clear category narratives, positioning frameworks, and product stories that resonate with consumers and strengthen brand equity
  • Partner with sales and food innovation teams to optimize pricing, positioning, and commercialization processes
  • Present product and marketing strategies to executive leadership and franchise partners, aligning on priorities and building engagement across the system
  • Ensure consistent execution and collaboration across marketing channels, from national campaigns to local activation
  • Establish and track KPIs to evaluate product performance, marketing impact, and business outcomes
What we offer
What we offer
  • bonus eligibility
  • equity
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Sales Manager

As a Sales Manager, you won't just be "selling", you’ll be a consultant to Chefs...
Location
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
February 23, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant field
  • At least 5 years of experience in a sales/business development role, ideally within the foodservice or premium food industry, with a proven track record of hitting targets
  • Well-versed in various food product categories with a strong business sense
  • Negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders
  • A "can-do" spirit and the ability to thrive
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Drive Growth: Exceed sales targets within the Foodservice/HoReCa channel
  • Strategic Pricing: Collaborate with senior leadership to set pricing and analyze market trends to stay ahead of competitors
  • Relationship Management: Be the face of the company for key accounts, ensuring tailored solutions and long-term partnerships
  • Supply Chain Synergy: Work closely with Logistics and Commercial teams to ensure your clients never run out of stock
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cpg Assistant Marketing Manager

The CPG Assistant Marketing Manager will support growth initiatives on specific ...
Location
Location
United States , Ontario
Salary
Salary:
85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year
ajinomotofoods.com Logo
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree required
  • 2 years of experience in Brand Marketing, CPG, food & beverage, marketing research, or consulting
  • Experience with syndicated data tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) and consumer insights
  • Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Proficient in data analysis and storytelling through presentations
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and inspire teams
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Evaluate business performance of key product lines and support the Category Manager/Director in portfolio strategy, product optimization, and growth initiatives
  • Analyze syndicated data, internal sales, panel data, and primary research to assess performance and uncover opportunities
  • Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and evolving consumer needs to inform strategy and innovation
  • Track and report on key performance metrics, including sales, share, and drivers of performance
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the development and launch of new products, managing detailed project timelines to ensure milestone delivery
  • Collaborate with Creative on packaging formats and design execution from concept to shelf
  • Coordinate development of marketing assets and selling materials
  • assist in shopper marketing plans in partnership with Sales and in-house creative
  • Participate in marketing research planning and execution to generate actionable insights
  • Monitor new item performance and provide recommendations for optimization
What we offer
What we offer
  • annual bonus
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Project Delivery Engineer

The Senior Project Delivery (SPDE) role exists to manage the end-to-end delivery...
Location
Location
United States , Chicago
Salary
Salary:
86080.00 - 129120.00 USD / Year
unilever.com Logo
Unilever
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
  • 3+ Years of Engineering in FMCG / related Industry or gained in an engineering consultancy environment
  • End-to-end project management/engineering, maintenance, or continuous improvement experience with food processing and/or utilities systems in manufacturing
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • along with the ability to negotiate
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the end-to-end delivery of site capital projects
  • Contribute in ongoing development and delivery of site investment masterplan
  • Provide technical support to the day to day and reliability activities
  • Organized and detail oriented to deliver projects respective safety, product quality, project timing, and cost
  • Management of improvement projects in a fast-moving environment with many stakeholders
  • Responsible for cost estimating, analyzing options, building business cases, critiquing designs, managing construction, installation, commissioning, and handover with minimal supervision
  • Lead other activities in our safety, quality, and continuous improvement programs
  • Be a site expert on food processing, packaging, and energy and utilities management
  • Leads the standardization and development of the plant masterplan for packaging, process, grounds, and utilities
  • Technical resource to the category engineering team for new products and re-stages (innovation and renovation), and a resource for factory continuous improvement programs
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus eligible
  • Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible
  • Eligible to participate in our benefits plan
  • Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Sick leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Access to numerous voluntary benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Shopper Marketing and E-commerce Manager

This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity to lead omnichannel marketing and d...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
ptexecutive.co.uk Logo
PT Executive
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2–4 years’ experience in Shopper Marketing, Brand, Digital Commerce, or Retail Activation within FMCG or Food
  • Proven track record across Multiples, Discounters, Convenience, ROI, and Online Channels
  • Strong understanding of the full shopper journey and path to purchase across digital and physical retail
  • Analytical mindset with experience using data, insight, and campaign analysis to drive future strategy
  • Confident communicator and relationship builder, capable of managing internal stakeholders and agency partners
  • Hands-on project management experience, with the ability to work across multiple projects with pace and agility
  • Commercially aware, results-driven, and highly collaborative
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Shopper Marketing Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement shopper activation plans across all key retail channels
  • Own the retailer.com execution strategy to support NPD, brand campaigns and core range performance
  • Deliver shopper plans aligned with category vision, brand strategy, and retailer priorities
  • Create disruptive, insight-led campaigns that drive shopper engagement and conversion
  • Customer Leadership & Strategic Partnerships: Build and strengthen multi-functional relationships with Top 4 UK grocery retailers
  • Anticipate retailer needs and category shifts, positioning IEF as a shopper thought leader
  • Secure and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and long-term growth strategies
  • E-commerce Account Management: Manage key online grocery accounts, driving commercial performance and account growth
  • Ensure brilliant basics across product listings, imagery, taxonomy, and availability
  • Analyse customer-level data and campaign results to optimise commercial return
What we offer
What we offer
  • Attractve Salary & Benefits
  • Enjoy flexible working, with a home-based structure and travel to key meetings, offices, and partners as required
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

M2M Project Management

Ensure support of M2M development projects in a technical role based on the exis...
Location
Location
United States , Cary
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
buhlergroup.com Logo
Bühler Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Basic technical education or career
  • Degree in mechanical and or electrical/software engineering from a university or university of applied sciences
  • Professional experience in industrial supply chains
  • Ability to solve problems in a structured way
  • Technical affinity
  • Understanding of holistic correlations within the company and business management interrelationship
  • Negotiation's skills and knowledge of contracts and laws
  • Experience in execution of development projects
  • English language skills at C1 and possibly other languages
  • Proven IT skills (Office, Web applications, internet, SAP, CAD, PDM)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Ensure the entire supply chain process as defined in the M2M process during the development and prototyping phase of major equipment and systems, starting from business plan, with the supply chain strategy (supported by senior M2M supply chain engineer)
  • Interdisciplinary cooperation in cross-divisional contexts, with development and production as well as the associated specialist departments in the project environment, active exchange in the team
  • Project support for machine developments from supply chain perspective along the phases (BP, CN, DD, IN) including aspect of: Logistic, own and third manufacturing and manufacturing technologies
  • Support of larger life cycle projects or product transfers, after the market introduction phase
  • Perform market studies and benchmarks to drive make-or-buy decisions according to total cost principals, coordinated with all relevant stake holders, considering the existing supplier base, the category strategy, the own production strategy, and new potential suppliers
  • Supplier validation and negotiation of contracts (engineering-, confidentiality-, development-, framework- and quality agreement-contracts)
  • Consulting in in design aspect such as design to cost, design to manufacturing, design to logistic
  • Audits of suppliers and sub sequent development of suppliers to reach the defined quality level, responsible for the fulfilment of First Article Inspection
  • Ensure compliance according to required worldwide norms such as food contact material, electrical norms etc.
  • Driver for standardization and reduction of complexity.
What we offer
What we offer
  • Great and dynamic work environment
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Vacation and sick time entitlement
  • Retirement plan with generous company contribution
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Protection in the event of disability
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
Jobs by Category
Art and Entertainment Jobs Banking Jobs Call Center Jobs Construction Jobs Consulting Jobs Customer Service Jobs Education Jobs Energy Jobs Finance Jobs Gastronomy Jobs Health and Beauty Jobs Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Human Resources Jobs Insurance Jobs IT - Administration Jobs IT - Software Development Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Manufacturing Jobs Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM Jobs Media Jobs Nursing Jobs Office Administration Jobs Pharmacy Jobs Physical Work Jobs Public Relations Jobs Public Sector Jobs Purchasing Jobs Quality Control Jobs Real Estate Jobs Research and Development Jobs Sales Jobs
Job Positions Jobs by Country
United States Jobs United Kingdom Jobs India Jobs Canada Jobs Australia Jobs Germany Jobs Ireland Jobs Poland Jobs
Company
Blog About Us Contact
Follow Us
Facebook
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Instagram
CrawlJobs Group
ITFlashcards AllDevBlogs
© 2026 CrawlJobs Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy