Category Manager

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Overview Category Manager Location: Austin, TX (In Office), Pearland, TX (In Office) Pay Range: $130,000 – $500,000+ total compensation This is not a title-based range. It is a capability-based range. Compensation Philosophy: - $130k–$200k: Proven category manager, strong executor - $200k–$300k: High-performing category owner, trusted decision‑maker - $400k–$500k+: Rare contributor who consistently drives outsized financial impact The Role: Buc-ee’s is hiring Category Managers to own and grow major merchandise categories. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, pricing, merchandising, and supplier relationships. You will not just analyze performance. You will own category outcomes and drive decisions that materially impact revenue and margin. What You’ll Be Responsible For: - Creating and developing a long-term plan and ongoing strategy for development of the category - Own category performance : sales, margin, pricing, assortment, and execution - Build long-term category strategy and annual operating plans - Lead pricing strategy, competitive positioning, and assortment planning - Identify and close category opportunity gaps - Lead SKU rationalization and promot...