Category Manager

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Join our team as a Convenience Store Category Manager and take charge of driving business growth through strategic planning and execution. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, set the direction for product selection, negotiate with vendors, and develop innovative marketing strategies.

In this role you will oversee category management for 10+ locations.

If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for the convenience store industry and a track record of success in category management, we want to hear from you!

Category Manager Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Cellphone and business gas reimbursements
• Work laptop provided

Category Manager Responsibilities:

• Drive category sales and gross profit to meet or exceed corporate budget targets.
• Optimize product assortments, layouts, and pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Lead initiatives for resets and planogramming to enhance category performance.
• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and negotiate favorable terms.
• Communicate merchandising strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective execution.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to stay ahead of the competition.
• Coach and develop direct reports to achieve company objectives.

Category Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of category management experience, including 6+ years of negotiating major contracts and building vendor relationships.
• Proven track record of driving revenue and profit growth in a retail environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% between corporate and store locations.

Join us and be part of a team committed to innovation, growth, and success in the convenience store industry!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 150823

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Tiffany Noyes

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