Associate Category Manager

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. We operate under store banners including Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop.

Our headquarters in Westborough, MA houses the Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Spirit Days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

Position Summary

To grow sales, profitability, and market share of the category with responsibility over:

• Business strategy
• Budgeting
• Vendor negotiations and contracting
• Space and assortment optimization
• Pricing and promotional strategy
• Analyzing sales data, industry data, and consumer insights to grow sales and share
• Communicating category initiatives precisely to all internal and external teams

Supervisory responsibility over a minimum of one (1) Assistant Category manager, accountable for training, development, and mentorship of the team member on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Category Management – create and execute assortments that resonate with guests while meeting or exceeding annual sales and profit goals
• Analytics & Reporting – analyze sales and industry data to drive actionable insights to grow the business, including:
  • Analyzing data within the category and sub-categories
  • Analyzing promotional impact and effectiveness
  • Create and present weekly and monthly category reviews to management
• Partnership with Cross Functional Support teams to ensure precise execution of monthly merchandising strategies
• Key relationships include Store Operations, Pricebook, Space Planning, Finance, Vendors
• Supply chain and inventory management and collaboration
• Work with distribution and procurement teams on new item launches, major promotions, and seasonal items to ensure stock availability
• Review and monitor Inventory Reports from McLane and WDC and communicate inventory levels
• Other duties as assigned by the Category Manager or Marketing Leadership

Working Relationships

INTERNAL:
Within Marketing (Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team);
Within Store Support Center (IT, Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Supply Chain/Warehouse);
Retail Operations Team (Regional/Vice Presidents, District/Store Managers)

EXTERNAL:
Direct Vendors, Brokers, Distributors

Requirements

Minimum Education: Associate’s degree in business, Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field.

Minimum Experience: 1-3 years in retail support, category management, or buying role at a retailer of scale.

Preferred Experience: Strong analytical, commercial, communication, and organizational skills.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

Soft Skills/Competencies

• Must be well organized and detail/process oriented. Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to foster teamwork and collaborative relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Travel: 0-25% travel required

Hours &

Conditions:

Monday – Friday, 8+ hour days in an office setting

Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort; sitting/standing at computer for long periods. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.

Additional Info: At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you — even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Marketing and Sales

Industry: Retail