Category Manager, General Merchandise

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**At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier everyday.**You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then, you know what Couche-Tard/Circle K is. We have grown into a successful global company with over 16,000 stores in 29 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total, more than 150,000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let's grow together

**Category Manager, General Merchandise**:
**Department**: Merchandising & Marketing

**Location**: Calgary, AB (#400, 229 - 33rd Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2A 4Y6)

**Type of employment**: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

**THE ROLE**

We are currently hiring for a Category Manager to join our Western Canada team. The Category Manager is responsible to increase 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.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Supports National and Business Area strategic direction.
- Responsible for local assortment and planogram execution
- Owns frontline pricing decisions (with promotional guidance from National or Business Area for floor/ceiling
- Responsible for vendor operations and local relationships
- Responsible for planogram implementation - resets (including all 3rd party relationships)
- Responsible for actionable operational reporting (Out of Stock, Zero Sales Reporting, Delivery Frequency, and others as necessary)
- Increases sales revenues by developing promotional concepts and overlay programs on local assortment.
- Foster positive relationships between the National, Business Area and Business Unit team and Operational team.
- Supports pilots/testing activities, including preparation and delivering communication materials. Also tracking of results and feedback to the appropriate team.
- 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.
- Projects and measures category sales and gross profit results by developing and maintaining records of item cost, retail, and gross margin dollars.
- Maintains external local and national vendor relations by providing direction, guidance, and information, resolving concerns.
- Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
- 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 National and Business Area Merchandising
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED**

We want you to join our team Here's what we're looking for:
**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.

**Experience**:

- Five years of experience or more preferred in merchandising; including experience in management responsibility.
- Retail experience preferred.

**Knowledge and skills**:

- Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred.
- Must have strong relationship management, analytical thinking, and financial acumen skills.
- May require up to 30% of travel.
- Valid driver’s license required.

**WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE**:
At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we believe that our team members are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you're not just getting a job - you're becoming part of a vibrant community where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real difference. Here's why you'll love working with us:
**Benefits package**:

- ** Group Insurance Program**: Stay healthy and happy Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
- ** Pension Plan**: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension