Category Manager - Convenience Store
Are you a strategic, data-driven retail merchant ready to lead high-impact categories in a convenience retail business? At Fleet Farm, we're redefining what convenience means for our customers and we're looking for a Category Manager to take charge of General Merchandise, Foodservice, and Beverages across our convenience store network.
In this role, you'll own the strategy and execution for these fast-turn, customer-crucial categories. From planograms and pricing to vendor partnerships and product innovation, you'll drive the decisions that keep our shelves stocked, our guests satisfied, and our performance growing.
Full Category Ownership
- Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for General Merchandise, Foodservice, and Beverages
- Set and manage goals for sales, margin, inventory turnover, and in-stock performance
Assortment Planning & Merchandising
Curate compelling, customer-centric assortments that meet the unique needs of convenience shoppersBalance branded and private label items with a focus on value, freshness, and relevancePartner with planogram and store teams to ensure seamless merchandising executionVendor & Supplier Relationships
Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional support with key vendorsBuild strong supplier partnerships to drive product innovation, availability, and cost efficiencyPricing, Promotions & Forecasting
Analyze performance and customer behavior to inform pricing, promo strategy, and sales forecastsCollaborate with Inventory Management to ensure alignment with seasonal and promotional calendarsCross-Functional Impact
Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Inventory, and Planogramming to bring strategies to lifeAlign category goals with broader company initiatives and customer experience prioritiesData-Driven Decision Making
Leverage sales data, customer insights, and market trends to shape every aspect of the categoryRecommend and execute programs that drive growth and improve the customer offerWhat You Bring
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience35+ years in category management, merchandising, or buying ideally in convenience, grocery, or general merchandiseStrong understanding of retail P&L : sales, margin, inventory, and profitability metricsProven success in vendor negotiations and supplier managementAnalytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, performance dashboards, and forecasting toolsExperience in promotional planning, planogramming, and cross-functional executionStrong project management, communication, and relationship-building skillsWhy You'll Thrive at Fleet Farm
Lead high-impact, fast-moving categories across a convenience platformJoin a trusted brand with strong valuesCompetitive compensation, full benefits, and a hybrid work environmentCareer growth and team collaborationEmployee discounts, learning opportunities, and category ownershipFleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.