Senior Merchandising Project Manager

Circle K • Laval, QC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic individual to join our national Canadian Business team as a Senior Merchandising Project Manager. In this role, you will support the implementation of Merchandise Marketing strategies across multiple business units to achieve key business objectives. The Senior Merchandising Project Manager will collaborate closely with both the National and Business Unit Marketing and Merchandising teams on category management initiatives, as well as the development of new concepts. This includes introducing new equipment platforms and tailored programs designed to meet the specific needs of each category, with the goal of enhancing product promotions and increasing overall in-store visibility. This role will also play a key part in supporting the execution of national and business unit sales plans, ensuring alignment with and delivery of the overall national strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred. Other combinations of job-related experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• 5 to 7 years of experience or more preferred in category management, project management, convenience store merchandising, operations, or related retail industry; including three years management experience.
• Relationship management, acute ability to influence, financial acumen and analytical skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently or collaboratively, in a fast paced, frequently changing business environment.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• 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.
• May require up to 20% travel.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of experience or more preferred in category management, project management, convenience store merchandising, operations, or related retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that the organization has a positive perception among important stakeholders, such as internal and external customers & business partners.
• Leverage a variety of data complex sources, including sales, research, internal/external insights, and current trend analytics to inform and shape optimization efforts across multiple decision sets – namely, price, assortment, promotion, and sales mix.
• Assist the business units with planning and coordinating local & national offers, as needed.
• Manage internal sales plan communications content for the national level and coordination and integration of Business unit specific sales plans.
• Scale regional best practices to the national level, creating value across equipment, assortment, and merchandising concepts.
• Analyze and implement optimal space-to-sell strategies, equipment profitability, and leverage opportunities.
• Participate in national-level communication networks and contribute to weekly reporting, as required.
• Develop promotional plans for nationally executed programs and offers, including pricing, packaging, and associated merchandising components.
• Test, source, develop, and/or recommend next-generation equipment concepts; develop and recommend end-user content related to new equipment platforms and programs.
• Define the consumer value proposition for each dispensing platform, considering both price and experience; develop programs that support a differentiated offering.
• Build multi-year roadmaps that enable operating partners to attract and retain customers.
• Establish core and required product assortments for categories on behalf of business units.
• Lead contract negotiation efforts with national suppliers in collaboration with internal procurement partners.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership by inspiring and mobilizing teams to embrace and drive change; effectively engage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders; foster innovation and creativity with a focus on differentiation.
• Foster an environment that embraces change, promotes creativity and ingenuity, encourages calculated risk-taking, and support collaboration, while driving revenue and margin growth.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, building networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Contribute to overall team success by achieving defined financial and key performance targets in alignment with company plan guidelines.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Program: Stay healthy and happy! Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Training and Development: Grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team's achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
• Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential.
• Scholarship Program: Invest in your education and future success with our scholarship program, available not only to our employees but also to their children. We're committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey and empowering you to achieve your academic and career goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees