Category Manager

6 months ago

Ottawa, Canada MacEwen Petroleum Inc. Full time

**OVERVIEW**:
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 the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- 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.
- 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.

**EDUCATION**:

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

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of three years of 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 can 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.
- Able to communicate effectively in both official languages, both verbal and written is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of confectionary would be considered an asset.

**OTHER**:

- While based in Ottawa, Ontario, this position requires occasional travel to various locations.
- Requires valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

**WHY JOIN THE MACEWEN TEAM?**
- 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 from day one.
- “The perks” include employee gym membership reimbursement, discounts on motor fuels at our service stations, and purchases of equipment and heating oil.**OUR CORE VALUES**:
It is important to us that when you consider a new opportunity, you understand a little about the company, its history, and its values. It is important to us that our values fit with yours, then everyone wins. Our Core Values are the cornerstone of who we are as a company, and what we value. We hope that our Core Values speak to you and what you value.
- **Customers First** - We exist, first and foremost to serve our customers. They must be at the heart of all the decisions we make.
- **Long-Term Focused** - We value long-term success over short-term gains.
- **Respect Each Other** - Each person with whom we work, communicate, and do business is valued and treated with dignity and respect.
- **Do The Right Thing** - We stand by our word and do what's right.
- **Own It** - We are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and make decisions as if the business were our own.
- **Ever Evolving** - We embrace positive change and always seek to improve.

MacEwen is a Canadian-owned and operated fuel and convenience provider that has successfully built and sustained customer relationships in Ontario and Quebec for over 47 years.

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.

The Company's continuing success is based on each one of our 315 employees living our core values. First and foremost is our commitment to taking care of our customers.

Please notify Human Resources if you wish to receive this job posting in a different format or if you require any other accommodations during the recruitment process.

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

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