What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Category Manager - Tobacco position at 7-Eleven?
▶ Who we are
With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,500 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations. Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day. Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.
▶ About This Opportunity
The Associate Category Manager, Tobacco will primarily assist the Category Team in the strategic development, and tactical execution of category plans that are consistent with the overall Merchandise strategy. The intent of the role is for the individual to become well versed in Category Management & Process, Merchandising Principles, Connectivity between departments and roles, and CSA development and presentation of category initiatives and verification
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Primary Span of Control
- The ACM, Tobacco will be responsible for being the Regulatory conduit between the Cigarette & Tobacco teams and Manufacturers, Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs Department. The ACM will actively monitor regulatory landscape and keep sync’d with all parties current, and upcoming regulatory activities that may impact the category and stores.
- Ownership of backbar fixture installs and resets. The category continuously refreshes and installs fixtures in locations to upgrade backbars. This individual will work closely with manufacturer partners to identify stores for install, curate and communicate installation schedules, and work through procurement to ensure payment to 3rd party installers.
- Ownership of smaller categories (Lighters, Wraps, & Papers) to manage vendor relationship with oversight from CMs. This will provide practical application of learned principles, processes, and procedures.
- Responsible for planning, placement, and management of activity in the Sales Plan templates and other sales plan related to documents used to communicate Sales Plan activity to stores and Operations.
- Responsible for pricing strategy and tactical execution for Lighters, Wraps, & Papers.
- Participate in Category Meetings/Calls and Manufacturer Meetings as required.
Secondary Span of Control
- Ensure marketing and POP are developed for categories for monthly sales plan; proof monthly solicitation for accuracy, make recommendations as necessary to support development of regional POP item forecasts.
- Support Product Director and Category Managers on day-to-day activities that include the preparation for and engagement in vendor meetings, product assortment integrity, verification of past or current initiatives, fill rate, schematic adjustments.
- Analyze and share insights with Category Managers, Product Director, and other Operations leadership to drive improved results and enhance understanding of the business.
- Identify opportunities to introduce innovative items within Lighters, Wraps, & Papers to differentiate assortment for stores.
- Support testing activity including preparation/delivering communication materials, tracking of results/feedback to Test areas/stores, verification in stores/Franchise feedback.
Education & Skills
- Education: Bachelors/4 Year Degree
- Experience: 1-3 years
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note)
- Effective communication
- Negotiating experience
- Understanding of financial methodology to determine costs and to develop annual business plan
