Associate Category Manager - Waltham, United States - Global Partners

Description

We are hiring an Associate Category Manager, who will work with the Category Management team on assigned projects under the leadership of Category Managers. Their time is divided accordingly; 50% of their time is managing the selection, purchasing, pricing, merchandising plans and P&L of a smaller category under the mentorship of a category manager and 50% of their time is working on assigned category management projects for the category management team.

For over 75 years Global Partners has been delivering the energy, products, and services that make life better. We've also successfully developed community integrated convenience stores where we aretransforming the customer experience and rethinking what it means to lead as an adaptive energy distribution company.This is a source of pride and frankly we don't plan on stopping. With our recent game changers such asAlltown FreshGourmet MarketandRenewable Diesel Fuel, we are looking to continue responsible and innovative growth. From design, supply, and tech we're looking for people to contribute to our company's direction. Global Partners is a great opportunity for those looking to develop their career with a longstanding company motivated by what's next.

The Types of "Energy" You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You can collaborate and influence with and without authority.
• You show communicative effectiveness in all interactions with all levels within the organization, external partners and collaborators.

"Gauges" of Responsibility

• Selects and curates the correct products to maximize sales.
• Develops and manages marketing programs for assigned categories.
• Maintains and improves profitability through effective, unique and conventional retail methods.
• Provides clear measures for profitability for all managed programs, promotions and initiatives.
• Leverages data to develop category analysis and strategy to maximize category and consumer trends.
• Ability to segment approach across the enterprise to maximize profitability and cost management.
• Develops supplier partnerships that utilize available resources to develop differentiating products and programs.
• Maximizes gross margin for categories by establishing control processes and margin targets.
• Generates the highest funding available for all company operated locations.
• Negotiates purchasing contracts with vendors.
• Performs on-going verification of plans against budgeted sales and gross profit and develops plans to address any shortfalls.
• P&L responsibility for assigned categories, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting financial performance.
• Determines pricing for assigned categories utilizing retail pricing guidelines to optimize category profitability.
• Works with implementation team to maintain and update category product selection, pricing, and accuracy throughout the chain.
• Works closely with field operations regarding execution, training and marketing.
• Analyzes monthly P&L statements determining areas of opportunity, creating action plans and working closely with both corporate and field employees to remedy.
• Utilizes consumer insights/trends to help develop category plans, including strategies and tactics to deliver projected sales and margin.
• Works closely with marketing team on the development/execution of category communication and promotion, including product point of purchase, private label, branding, co-op and advertising.
• Develops and communicates category information to all levels within the organization. Participates in weekly/monthly planning and communication meetings. Resolves category issues.
• Arranges regular meetings with vendors.
• Coordinates and researches with internal teams to make sure all teams have the necessary vendor and item information to do their work.

"Fuel" forYou

• CoinsWe offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We mean it We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.
• Health + Wellness- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead- We offer 401k and a match component
• Professional Development- We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Give BackWe believe in community support. We know everyone gives in their own way, that's why we offer paid volunteer time-off to you to help an organization of your choice.

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you're interested in the role, please apply.
• A talent acquisition team member will review your resume in partnership with the hiring manager. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter willcontact you.
• We conduct "in-person" (ZOOM) interviews and provide additional interview information or other items needed at that time.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: Excel, PowerBI and/or Tableau.
• You manage and take ownership of projects with supervision.
• You consistently meet deadlines and are results-oriented.
• You show communicative effectiveness in all interactions with all levels within the organization, external partners and collaborators.
• You possess the ability to create and deliver public presentations to peers and executives.
• You can collaborate and influence with and without authority.
• You have a basic understanding of P&L statements.
• You always demonstrate a professional demeanor.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Research shows that many, especially women and marginalized people, are hesitant to apply for job if they don't check every box. If you are excited about this position, and think you could have an impact here, please apply anyway, even if you don't meet every point on the job description. We'd love to hear from you.

Global is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a highly qualified, diverse and dedicated work force and maintains a zero-tolerance policy with respect to discrimination in its workplace. We consider applications for all positions without regard to age, ancestry, race, gender, color, religion or creed, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, prior record of arrest or conviction, unemployment status or any other classification or status protected by applicable state, local or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at

Research shows that many, especially women and marginalized people, are hesitant to apply for job if they don't check every box. If you are excited about this position, and think you could have an impact here, please apply anyway, even if you don't meet every point on the job description. We'd love to hear from you.

Global is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a highly qualified, diverse and dedicated work force and maintains a zero-tolerance policy with respect to discrimination in its workplace. We consider applications for all positions without regard to age, ancestry, race, gender, color, religion or creed, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, prior record of arrest or conviction, unemployment status or any other classification or status protected by applicable state, local or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at