Category Manager

Reid Petroleum LLC•Lockport, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reid Petroleum is seeking a Category Manager to support our Crosby’s retail locations. This role is responsible for driving sales, margin performance, and product strategy across assigned categories. The Category Manager develops pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies while ensuring our stores offer the right product mix to meet customer demand. This position partners with vendors and internal teams to analyze category performance, manage product assortments, and support merchandising execution across Crosby’s locations. We are looking for someone who demonstrates the Reid Group Values: Honesty, Trustworthiness, Customer Focus, Team Spirit, Cost Consciousness, and Entrepreneurialism.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience in category management, merchandising, buying, or retail operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Valid NYS driver’s license required

Responsibilities

Develop pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies to achieve sales and margin goals
Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor pricing
Manage product assortment, SKU productivity, and inventory turnover
Maintain advertising plans, merchandising strategies, and planograms
Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and promotional support
Manage vendor rebates, accruals, and promotional funds
Support store openings, remodels, and merchandising initiatives
Visit Crosby’s retail locations regularly to support execution and gather feedback
Develop annual sales and gross profit budgets for assigned categories