Category Manager; C-Store, Retail

Title:

Category Manager (C-Store, Retail)

Direct Hire Opportunity

No Sponsorship

Onsite

This role supports category management and marketing initiatives in a convenience retail environment, with a strong preference for candidates with C-store experience. The position partners with internal teams and external vendors to help execute promotions, analyze sales data, and support product assortment decisions that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement.

• 2+ years experience in C-store and/or retail category management
• Strong understanding of promotions, procurement, contracts, consumer data, and inventory management
• Proven negotiation skills with a data-driven decision-making approach
• Combined merchandising and operations experience in a retail environment
• Financial and accounting acumen with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using technology and sales data tools

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and category plans to drive sales, revenue, and profitability across retail and franchise locations
• Lead promotional strategy, calendar development, and cross-functional execution with operations and vendors
• Manage vendor funding, rebates, and promotional allowances, including data collection and invoicing
• Analyze internal, syndicated, and market data to evaluate performance, customer trends, and growth opportunities
• Own supplier strategy, including sourcing, evaluation, approval, and ongoing business reviews
• Negotiate national contracts, pricing, allowances, and bill-backs to maximize purchasing leverage
• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure alignment, execution, and margin optimization
• Monitor industry trends, technology, and best practices; recommend and implement new initiatives
• Oversee planogram strategy, new item introductions, and product rationalization to optimize sales and inventory
• Lead development and approval of promotional materials, loyalty initiatives, and private-label merchandise.