Category Manager Jobs

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Head of Category Management, the Category Manager is responsible for the management of selected categories in the convenience store retail environment. This will include contributing to setting the strategic direction of the category, vendor management, and initiatives required to achieve sales and profit objectives.

This is a full-time, permanent role, based in the Ottawa office, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides field leadership teams and store operators with relevant and timely communication required to maximize sales and margins, through effective merchandising tactics.
• Develops and communicates business plans that maximize sales, margin dollars and margin percentage, based on current business trends and external market factors.
• Identifies items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.
• Manages product assortment and product specifications in assigned categories, in order to identify and address opportunities within the business and the market, to maximize sales and margin opportunities.
• Negotiates supply agreements and manages vendor relationships with preferred convenience store suppliers, for assigned categories.
• Works with the Marketing Team on promotional and merchandising programs.
• Assists in the support, maintenance and updating of the price book ERP system, as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent analytical skills with proven attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively in both official languages, both verbal and written is preferred.
• Able to plan, execute and juggle multiple projects and priorities successfully.
• Previous experience leading projects.
• Must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft suite of software. Must be able to create reports and spreadsheets, export and manipulate data.
• Persuasive communicator, presenter and negotiator.
• Knowledge and experience within the Tobacco industry would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a directly related role, which includes store retail operations and systems experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Self-starter who can manage time well.

OTHER:

• Requires valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• While based in Ottawa, Ontario, this position requires occasional travel to various locations.

Benefits

WHY JOIN THE MACEWEN TEAM?

• Complete benefits program including health, medical, dental, and life insurance.
• RRSP plan with Company match from day one.
• Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry.
• “The perks” include employee gym membership reimbursement, discounts on motor fuels at our service stations, and purchases of equipment and heating oil.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Supportive colleagues and leaders who are passionate about providing exceptional service.
• 3 weeks vacation to start.

OUR CORE VALUES:

It is important to us that when you consider a new opportunity, you understand a little about the company, its history and values. It is important to us that our values fit with yours, then everyone wins. Our Core Values are the cornerstone of who we are as a company, and what we value. We hope that our Core Values speak to you and what you value.

• Do The Right Thing - We stand by our word and do what's right.
• Own It - We are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and make decisions as if the business were our own.
• Long Term Focused - We value long-term success over short-term gains.
• Respect Each Other - Each person with whom we work, communicate and do business is valued and treated with dignity and respect.
• Customers First - We exist, first and foremost to serve our customers. They must be at the heart of all the decisions we make.
• Ever Evolving - We embrace positive change and always seek to improve.

Before an offer of employment can be extended, a minimum of two business references will be required and candidates must complete a criminal record check.

Please notify Human Resources if you wish to receive this job posting in a different format or if you require any other accommodations during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.