Assistant Category Manager

CAMPBELL OIL COMPANY INC • Elizabethtown, NC

60d

About The Position

The Assistant Category Manager supports the Category Manager in driving performance across assigned categories. The role involves hands-on work with merchandising projects, promotional programs, vendor relations, and marketing program design. The Assistant Category Manager works closely with the Category Manager while developing foundational category management skills across all categories, with the goal of independently managing assigned categories as skills and experience grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or product management, preferably in retail or convenience store environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage relationships.
• Ability to assess data and recommend action.
• Proficiency in category management software, retail analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent business intelligence skills, strong curiosity, and ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Motivation to develop and implement category strategies that drive sales and enhance customer experience.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and preferences in center store categories, with a commitment to delivering an exceptional shopping experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planogram resets, shelf sets, and product placement strategies across all categories.
• Help maintain accurate, up-to-date planograms using category management tools.
• Help coordinate new item introductions and product discontinuations at the store level.
• Assist in developing and executing promotional programs, including displays, TPRs, and loyalty-driven promotions.
• Track promotional performance and compile data for post-promotion analysis.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and analysis for category reviews and business decisions.
• Maintain item files, vendor information, and category documentation.
• Participate in vendor meetings and category reviews as a supporting team member.
• Develop knowledge of category management principles, retail merchandising, and consumer behavior.
• Seek feedback and mentorship from the Category Manager to build competency across category functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off in the first year
• Paid gym membership
• Remote work in select roles
• Monthly team-building exercises
• Everyday Pay if needed
• Flexible schedules to attend family events
• Professional training
• Advancement opportunities
• Leadership training
• Competitive total compensation plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level