Sr. Category Manager

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for leading the development of products and programs within multiple categories. This position collaborates with the executive team to develop strategic goals and create operating policies for review and implementation. This individual uses their analytical and project management skills to manage the ongoing implementation, execution, management, and measurement of all elements of the category. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for the success of existing product platforms as well as ensuring new, innovative product platforms reach RaceTrac stores. Up to 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a leader by managing, developing, and mentoring the current category team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase growth within the category. Manages and prioritizes the team’s daily tasks.
• Manages all category expenditures and targets; manages variances and communicates developments in performance and trends to management. Creates action plans for improvement or continuation of positive performance and results.
• Monitors the industry and competitive landscape. Analyzes internal data such as sales, sourcing, and pricing. Identifies patterns and market trends to help refine product strategies.
• Collaborates cross-functionally by developing and maintaining key business relationships with Category Management, RaceTrac Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Business Analysis, and outside vendors or suppliers in order to effectively manage existing, and implement new products, programs, and category initiatives.
• Manages key vendor relationships including, but not limited to, responding to vendor requests, contract negotiations, pricing discrepancies, rebate processing, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Manages and is accountable for the financial performance of the category. Analyzes trends and re-evaluate pricing strategy or cost of goods structure as necessary.
• Represents the category in various cross-functional meetings and manages various ad-hoc special projects for the category as necessary.
• Stays up to date with all legislation, regulation changes, and requirements that may affect a product or service in our geographies.
• Works with leadership to create cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with experience in marketing, procurement, product management, logistics or merchandising preferred; Advanced degree preferred
• 5 years professional experience in a related field preferred
• Supervisory/managerial experience preferred
• Project Management skills preferred
• Familiarity with the retail industry required
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.