Category Manager - Packaged Beverage

Job Summary Increases category gross profit by selecting local suppliers evaluating new products and negotiating pricing planning marketing strategies. Collaborate and support National and Business Area activities for the category. May supervise or provide direction to Junior Category Managers or other merchandising staff positions.Essential Functions1. Supports the organization strategic direction.2. Responsible for local assortment and planogram execution3. Owns frontline pricing decisions4. Responsible for vendor operations and local relationships5. Responsible for planogram implementation - resets including all 3rd party relationships6. Responsible for actionable operational reporting Out of Stock Zero Sales Reporting Delivery Frequency and others as necessary7. Selects local vendors negotiates costs terms for products and develops schematics by applying category management principles in accordance with the the organization strategic objectives.8. Increases sales revenues by developing promotional concepts and overlay programs on local assortment.9. Establishes and monitors gross margins by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products and determining placement and promotions.10. Projects and measures category sales and gross profit results by developing and maintaining records of item cost retail and gross margin dollars.11. Maintains external local and national vendor relations by providing direction guidance and information resolving concerns.12. Recommends changes in products service and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.13. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual category review budget scheduling expenditures analyzing variances initiating corrective actions. Allocates program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analyses aligning with the organization Merchandising14. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reading professional publications establishing personal networks or participating in professional societies.15. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.Qualifications1. Bachelors degree in advertising finance management business economics or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.2. Five years of experience or more preferred in merchandising including experience in managementresponsibility.3. Proficient in MS Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word preferred.4. Must have strong relationship management analytical thinking and financial acumen skills.5. May require up to 30 of travel.6. Valid drivers license required.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes Sit for long periods of time. Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry. View computer monitor Hear and speak via telephone. Reach forward andor overhead. Occasionally lift up to 20 poundsWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range. The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas. Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.Salary Range 90000 to 110000 annually. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish