EG America
Description:
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 excellent 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. You can find us operating under the following store banners: 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 is home to our 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:
1. Category Management - create and execute assortments that will resonate strongly with our guests while meeting or exceeding annual sales and profit goals.
2. 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 month category reviews to management 3. Partnership with Cross Functional Support teams - build strong and durable relationships with critical stakeholders to ensure the precise execution of monthly merchandising strategies. Key relationships include:
Store Operations - communicate with front line team effectively and in detail to ensure upcoming strategies, promotions, resets, or other projects are executed at a high level Pricebook - partner with the pricebook team on new item set up, promotions, and price changes to ensure all skus and promotions function properly. Space Planning - regularly optimize and evaluate layouts and planograms to increase sales and optimize profitability of each sku net of vendor funding. Ensure all monthly and annual timelines are communicated and met to reset fixtures and assortments efficiently. Finance - ensure all invoices, payments, and rebates are accurate and on time. Maintain open lines of communication with national and local vendors to ensure timely payments of invoices and rebates. Vendors - work closely with national and local vendors, sales teams, and DSD networks to ensure a high level of daily in stock on all products. Ensure all invoicing and returns processes are followed rigorously across all vendors. 4. Supply chain and inventory management and collaboration
Work closely with all distribution and procurement teams on new item launches, major promotions, and seasonal items to ensure a high level of in stock to optimize sales. Review and monitor Inventory Reports from McLane and WDC and ensure ongoing communication around inventory levels. 5. Supervisory responsibility over a minimum of one (1) Assistant Category manager, with responsibility for training, development, and mentorship of the team member on a regular basis.
6. 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 Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; District Manager's, Store Managers
EXTERNAL: Direct Vendors, Brokers, Distributors
Requirements: Minimum Education:
Associate's degree in business, Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, or a 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. Must also possess strong communication skills, which include a pleasant and professional phone manner. Should be able to successfully work within a fast-paced environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong Presentation Skills Ability to foster team work and build collaborative relationships Strong interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Travel: 0-25% travel required
Hours & Conditions:
Monday - Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting
Physical Requirements:
Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. 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.
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.
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 excellent 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. You can find us operating under the following store banners: 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 is home to our 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:
1. Category Management - create and execute assortments that will resonate strongly with our guests while meeting or exceeding annual sales and profit goals.
2. 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 month category reviews to management 3. Partnership with Cross Functional Support teams - build strong and durable relationships with critical stakeholders to ensure the precise execution of monthly merchandising strategies. Key relationships include:
Store Operations - communicate with front line team effectively and in detail to ensure upcoming strategies, promotions, resets, or other projects are executed at a high level Pricebook - partner with the pricebook team on new item set up, promotions, and price changes to ensure all skus and promotions function properly. Space Planning - regularly optimize and evaluate layouts and planograms to increase sales and optimize profitability of each sku net of vendor funding. Ensure all monthly and annual timelines are communicated and met to reset fixtures and assortments efficiently. Finance - ensure all invoices, payments, and rebates are accurate and on time. Maintain open lines of communication with national and local vendors to ensure timely payments of invoices and rebates. Vendors - work closely with national and local vendors, sales teams, and DSD networks to ensure a high level of daily in stock on all products. Ensure all invoicing and returns processes are followed rigorously across all vendors. 4. Supply chain and inventory management and collaboration
Work closely with all distribution and procurement teams on new item launches, major promotions, and seasonal items to ensure a high level of in stock to optimize sales. Review and monitor Inventory Reports from McLane and WDC and ensure ongoing communication around inventory levels. 5. Supervisory responsibility over a minimum of one (1) Assistant Category manager, with responsibility for training, development, and mentorship of the team member on a regular basis.
6. 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 Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; District Manager's, Store Managers
EXTERNAL: Direct Vendors, Brokers, Distributors
Requirements: Minimum Education:
Associate's degree in business, Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, or a 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. Must also possess strong communication skills, which include a pleasant and professional phone manner. Should be able to successfully work within a fast-paced environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong Presentation Skills Ability to foster team work and build collaborative relationships Strong interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Travel: 0-25% travel required
Hours & Conditions:
Monday - Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting
Physical Requirements:
Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. 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.
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.