Category Manager Non-Foods

## Category Manager Non-Foods Apply locations:
SSC Irving TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R26 3872
* 7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.
* Shape the Products Millions of Customers Shop Every Day Are you passionate about identifying trends, building winning product assortments, and driving business growth? We're looking for a strategic and results-oriented Category Manager to lead high-impact categories including consumer electronics, wearable apparel, and packaged  this role, you'll influence the customer experience by developing category strategies, launching innovative products, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving profitable sales across a national retail footprint.

You'll work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Pricing, and Operations to bring compelling products and promotions to life.

What You'll DoLead Category Strategy
· Develop and execute strategic business plans for Electronics, Wearable Apparel, and Packaged Foods that align with overall merchandising objectives.
· Identify emerging consumer trends, competitive opportunities, and assortment gaps to grow category performance.
· Build promotional calendars, pricing strategies, and product assortments that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement.
· Manage national sales planning, including product launches, promotional offers, retail pricing, and cost management.

Drive Business Growth Through Analytics
· Monitor key performance metrics including sales, margin, inventory productivity, SKU performance, and customer demand.
· Translate data into actionable recommendations that improve assortment, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
· Conduct financial analysis to maximize gross profit while delivering value to customers.

Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships
· Serve as the primary business partner for assigned vendors across multiple product categories.
· Lead negotiations involving product costs, promotional funding, allowances, marketing support, and supplier agreements.
· Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to ensure consistent product availability and successful product launches.

Create Best-in-Class Assortments
· Develop product assortments that reflect customer preferences, seasonal trends, and evolving market demands.
· Lead planogram development and merchandising strategies that maximize productivity and improve the shopping experience.
· Evaluate new product opportunities, oversee in-store testing, and make recommendations for national rollout.

Collaborate Across the Organization
· Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to execute category strategies.
· Communicate promotional plans, assortment updates, inventory expectations, and key initiatives to cross-functional partners.
· Support field teams by providing merchandising guidance and category expertise.

What You'll Bring
· Bachelor's degree required.
· 2–5 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Buying, Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or a related field.
· Experience managing or supporting categories such as consumer electronics, wearable products, apparel accessories, packaged foods, snacks, or convenience retail is highly valued.
· Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
· Experience negotiating with vendors and building collaborative supplier relationships.
· Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional retail environment.
* If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at…