Associate Category Manager

Job description

RaceTrac Company Overview Job Description: The Associate Category Manager is responsible for researching product/service requirements, various suppliers and desired margins to ultimately grow sales and margin. This individual supports the Category Manager providing solutions and making decisions to enhance the performance of merchandising, promotional, and marketing programs for their respective products. This individual establishes and maintains over 30 vendor relationships. Up to 25% travel may be required. What You'll Do: Actively researches industry trends and monitors competitors to be knowledgeable of best practices and new products in the respective market. Assures that the respective products/service are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet the quality standards of the company. Coordinates implementation, training and development of product/service to the stores (including but not limited to planograms, store resets, item information, etc.). Collaborates with various departments across the organization such as Marketing, Merchandising (Pricing, Demand Planning), Culinary, and Data Analytics to execute successful promotions as well as to improve current p...