Regional Junior Category Manager

Circle K • Laval, QC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Category Manager provides support to the Category and Merchandising Team and vendor partners in everyday functions of their categories. They are responsible for conducting analysis of category performance, industry trends & insights, while executing promotional planning, and day to day vendor management. This position is also responsible for executing strategy initiatives supporting the Merchandising Department. Collaboration and support of the national activities for the assigned categories is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• One to Three years of work experience preferred.
• Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required.
• May require up to 20% travel.
• Valid Driver’s License supported by a clean driving record.
• Bilingualism required (Advanced French and English) both spoken and written, as the person will be required to work and communicate regularly in English while performing the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the role requires collaboration with global teams.

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of category performance, industry trends & insights.
• Execute promotional planning.
• Manage day-to-day vendor relations.
• Execute strategy initiatives supporting the Merchandising Department.
• Collaborate on national activities for assigned categories.
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day regional vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks etc.
• Responsible for the planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests.
• Understand, analyze, and provide support and recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process.
• Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated regional activities.
• In store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Program (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan
• Share Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and personal days)
• Employee Discounts
• Training and Development
• Recognition and Rewards
• Mentorship Program
• Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

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