Assistant Category Manager

Assistant Category Manager

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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 delivers excellent fuel, grocery, merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, the company has grown to over 1,500 locations and employs more than 18,000 team members. Stores operate under the banners of Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop.

The headquarters houses the Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

• Competitive wages
• Earned wage access program*
• Paid time off
• Medical/Health/Dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Team‑member discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account
• Company spirit days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

The Assistant Category Manager supports the Category Manager in maximizing sales growth and profitability. Responsibilities include vendor and item setup and maintenance, sales data analysis, and effective communication of category initiatives to internal and external teams. A service‑oriented mindset is critical.

• Category item management: obtain vendor and item information for forecasting; maintain item data in PDI, Focal Point, D365, Power
  
  BI, and Smart Sheets.
• New vendor set‑up.
• Item setup and changes.
• Rebate set‑up.
• Monitor inventory levels at WDC & McLane.
• Track McLane purchase orders.
• Gap reporting on category items.
• Update vendor database and annual vendor planning agreements.
• Analytics & reporting: create, update, maintain, and distribute category‑specific sales reports.
• Analyze data and promotional impact.
• Assist in category review preparation.
• Monitor POG performance (item and set size).
• Coordinate resets and promotional activity.
• Repair item scanning issues and service calls.
• Communicate to the retail field team through MyWork messages and the New & Discontinued Bulletin.
• Coordinate communication on service‑related matters and procedural issues to the vendor community.
• Follow up with the DSD vendor community on service issues, delivery procedures, and inventory concerns.
• Provide phone and email support to the Store Operations Group.
• Supply‑chain and inventory management collaboration.
• Review and monitor inventory reports from McLane and WDC.
• Partner with Marketing Operations on item forces and field distribution.
• Other duties as assigned by the Category Manager.

Internally:
Marketing (Advertising, POS/Price Book, Merchandising/Planogram), Store Support Center (IT, Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Supply Chain/Warehouse), Retail Operations (VPs, Regional and District Managers, Store Managers). Externally:
Direct vendors, brokers, and distributors.

• Minimum Education: High School or GED
• Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree in business, marketing, or related field
• Minimum Experience: Strong computer skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; aptitude to quickly learn in‑house systems
• Preferred Experience: Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Soft Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Well organized, detail/process oriented, strong communication skills, pleasant professional phone manner, ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel: 0‑5%
• Hours &
  
  Conditions:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Minimal effort; sitting/standing at computer for long periods; lift up to 10 lbs.
• Additional Information: EG America values diversity and seeks applicants who bring fresh perspectives. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results and thrive in a fast‑paced corporate environment, we’d love to meet you—even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non‑financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well‑being, and career journey.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Marketing and Sales
• Industries:
  Retail