Yesway
Associate Category Manager - Tobacco
Yesway, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Who we Are:
Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 434 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for executing annual category business plans ensuring adherence to established budget, including category specific roles, strategies, and tactics as well as overall marketing goals and objectives.Collaborate with operations to ensure effective execution of all programs through store visits and weekly communications.Establish pricing and margins for assigned categories. Complete competitive price surveys and monitor Price Optimization opportunities.Responsible for product assortment, merchandising, planograms, placement, and item deletion for assigned categories and sub-categories.Analyze Weekly Sales data, prepare category review and implement promotions in accordance with Marketing promotional plans.Analyze customer and market research data and reports of assigned categories and sub-categories.Secure and administer rebates and allowances, and work with finance to reconcile rebates monthly.Maintain external vendor relations by providing direction, guidance, and information.Negotiate product cost with assigned vendor partners.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Post-Secondary Education, bachelor’s degree, or College Diploma in related field.Five (5) + years progressive experience in retail marketing, category management, or operations preferred.Must have tobacco industry/category experience.Ability to work independently to achieve goals and targets.Ability to work in a team environment to achieve team and department goals.Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.Ability to communicate professionally, verbally or written with associates, vendors, customers, and clients.Excellent organization and time management skills.Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Capable of working independently and within a team environment.Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM1 #LI-ONSITE
Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 434 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for executing annual category business plans ensuring adherence to established budget, including category specific roles, strategies, and tactics as well as overall marketing goals and objectives.Collaborate with operations to ensure effective execution of all programs through store visits and weekly communications.Establish pricing and margins for assigned categories. Complete competitive price surveys and monitor Price Optimization opportunities.Responsible for product assortment, merchandising, planograms, placement, and item deletion for assigned categories and sub-categories.Analyze Weekly Sales data, prepare category review and implement promotions in accordance with Marketing promotional plans.Analyze customer and market research data and reports of assigned categories and sub-categories.Secure and administer rebates and allowances, and work with finance to reconcile rebates monthly.Maintain external vendor relations by providing direction, guidance, and information.Negotiate product cost with assigned vendor partners.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Post-Secondary Education, bachelor’s degree, or College Diploma in related field.Five (5) + years progressive experience in retail marketing, category management, or operations preferred.Must have tobacco industry/category experience.Ability to work independently to achieve goals and targets.Ability to work in a team environment to achieve team and department goals.Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.Ability to communicate professionally, verbally or written with associates, vendors, customers, and clients.Excellent organization and time management skills.Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Capable of working independently and within a team environment.Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM1 #LI-ONSITE