Category Manager

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada JRoss Recruiters Full time
  • Negotiates supply agreements and manages vendor relationships with referred 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 additional business 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.
  • Assists in the support, maintenance and updating of the price book ERP system, as required.
  • Works with the Marketing Team on promotional and merchandising programs.
Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.

Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a directly related role, which includes store retail operations and systems experience.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Persuasive communicator, presenter and negotiator.
  • Self-starter who is able to manage time well.
  • Able to plan, execute and juggle multiple projects and priorities successfully.
  • Previous experience leading projects.
  • Excellent analytical skills with proven attention to detail.
  • Must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft suite of software. Must be able to create reports and spreadsheets, export and manipulate data.
  • Proficiency in French both orally and in writing, is preferred but not mandatory.

Other:

  • While based in Ottawa, Ontario, this position requires occasional travel to various locations. A vehicle and valid license is required.
Corporate Culture
  • Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry.
  • Supportive colleagues and leaders who are passionate about providing exceptional service.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • 3 weeks vacation to start.
  • Complete benefits program including health, medical, dental and life insurance.
  • RRSP plan with Company match.
  • Annual performance based bonus.
  • “The perks” including employee gym membership reimbursement, discounts on motor fuels at our service stations, and purchases of equipment and heating oil.
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