This established convenience retailer operates a network of retail locations, divisional offices, and distribution centers under multiple recognizable brands. They are seeking a Category Manager to oversee selected categories in the convenience store environment. The role includes contributing to category strategy, managing vendor relationships, and leading initiatives to achieve sales and profit objectives. Candidates from across Canada are encouraged to apply, and relocation support is available.
Salary range: $85,000–$100,000.
Description
- Negotiates supply agreements and manages vendor relationships with referred convenience store suppliers for assigned categories.
- 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.
- Develops and communicates business plans that maximize sales, margin dollars and margin percentage based on current business trends and additional business and external market factors.
- Identifies items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.
- Provides field leadership teams and store operators with relevant and timely communication required to maximize sales and margins.
- Assists in the support, maintenance and updating of the price book ERP system, as required.
- Works with the Marketing Team on promotional and merchandising programs.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a directly related role, which includes store retail operations and systems experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Persuasive communicator, presenter and negotiator.
- Self-starter who is able to manage time well.
- Able to plan, execute and juggle multiple projects and priorities successfully.
- Previous experience leading projects.
- Excellent analytical skills with proven attention to detail.
- Must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft suite of software. Must be able to create reports and spreadsheets, export and manipulate data.
- Proficiency in French, both orally and in writing, is preferred but not mandatory.
Other:
- While based in Ottawa, Ontario, this position requires occasional travel to various locations. A reliable vehicle and a valid license are required.
Corporate Culture
- Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry.
- Supportive colleagues and leaders who are passionate about providing exceptional service.
- Competitive compensation package.
- 3 weeks vacation to start.
- Complete benefits program including health, medical, dental and life insurance.
- RRSP plan with Company match.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
Contact Miriam Ronen at 416.410.5316 x4 or submit your resume in confidence below.
CANEAST
Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least three years of experience in category management or a directly related retail operations role?
- Have you previously negotiated supply agreements or managed vendor relationships in a retail environment?
- Are you proficient in analyzing sales, margin, and market data to develop business plans?
- Are you able to travel occasionally within Ottawa, ON, and maintain a valid driver’s license?
- Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field?
Language:
- Bilingual in English and French (required)
Work Location: In person
