Position SummaryThe Category Manager - Foodservice is responsible for managing and growing assigned Foodservice categories through strong collaboration with Business Units vendor partners and cross-functional teams. This role owns category performance across sales margin assortment pricing and execution while supporting innovation promotional planning and continuous improvement of in-store performance.The Category Manager serves as a key link between strategy and execution translating category objectives into actionable plans that are simple scalable and executable in stores. Also any additional duties as assigned.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & Performance ManagementOwn day-to-day management and performance of assigned Foodservice categoriesAnalyze category sales margin and execution performance to identify opportunities and risksSupport development and execution of category strategies aligned to Foodservice objectivesMonitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendationsAssortment Pricing & PromotionSupport assortment planning product transitions and lifecycle managementPartner on pricing and promotional planning including execution of vendor-funded programs including but not limited to national vendor rebate managementAnalyze planogram effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve performanceVendor & Program ManagementManage assigned vendor relationships including item setup costs in-stocks and logisticsSupport negotiations performance reviews and issue resolution with vendor partnersPlan track and execute vendor initiatives incentives and contests with Operations and BUsExecution Training & Field SupportPartner with Operations Training and Field teams to support successful in-store executionParticipate in field visits to observe execution and collaborate with stores and BU leadersSupport development of tools communications and training materials that drive consistencyCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with Head of Food Directors Marketing Supply Chain QA Finance and BUsSupport innovation launches pilots and regional testsContribute to team financial targets and annual business planning effortsQualificationsRequiredBachelors degree in business finance economics or related field or equivalent experience3-5 years of experience in category management merchandising foodservice retail or CPGStrong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insightsUnderstanding of retail execution and store-level operationsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and collaboration skillsWillingness to travel up to 40PreferredFoodservice or Fresh Prepared Foods category experienceExperience working with national or regional vendorsFamiliarity with promotional planning planograms and in-store execution modelsExposure to Food Safety QA or regulated food environments 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