Senior Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada MacEwen Petroleum Inc. Full time

Reporting to the Head of Category Management, the Category Manager is responsible for the management of selected categories in the convenience store retail environment.

This will include contributing to setting the strategic direction of the category, vendor management, and initiatives required to achieve sales and profit objectives.

This is a full-time, permanent role, based in the Ottawa office,with a requirement to work in the office three (3) days per week.

Negotiates supply agreements and manages vendor relationships with preferred convenience store suppliers, for assigned categories.

Manages product assortment and product specifications in assigned categories, in order to identify and address opportunities within the business and the market, to maximize sales and margin opportunities.

Develops and communicates business plans that maximize sales, margin dollars and margin percentage, based on current business trends and external market factors.

Identifies items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.

Provides field leadership teams and store operators with relevant and timely communication required to maximize sales and margins, through effective merchandising tactics.

Works with the Marketing Team on promotional and merchandising programs.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field.

Minimum of three years of experience in a directly related role, which includes store retail operations and systems experience.

Able to plan, execute and juggle multiple projects and priorities successfully.
Previous experience leading projects.
Must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft suite of software. Must be able to create reports and spreadsheets, export and manipulate data.
Able to communicate effectively in both official languages, both verbal and written is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with Tobacco and Grocery would be considered an asset.
Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Complete benefits program including health, medical, dental, and life insurance.
~ Customers First - We exist, first and foremost to serve our customers. Long-Term Focused - We value long-term success over short-term gains.

MacEwen is recognized as one of Canada's leading independent petroleum and convenience store companies with over 150 retail locations, 14 Divisional Offices and two distribution centres with identified brands such as Quickie, County Line, Jutzi, MacEwen and Esso.

First and foremost is our commitment to taking care of our customers.

Before an offer of employment is extended, a minimum of two business references will be required and candidates must complete pre-employment testing which comprises a criminal record check.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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