Category Manager, Hot Foods

Position SummaryThe Category Manager – Foodservice is responsible for managing and growing assigned Foodservice categories through strong collaboration with Business Units, vendor partners, and cross-functional teams. This role owns category performance across sales, margin, assortment, pricing, and execution, while supporting innovation, promotional planning, and continuous improvement of in-store performance.The Category Manager serves as a key link between strategy and execution, translating category objectives into actionable plans that are simple, scalable, and executable in stores. Also, any additional duties as assigned.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy & Performance ManagementOwn day-to-day management and performance of assigned Foodservice categoriesAnalyze category sales, margin, and execution performance to identify opportunities and risksSupport development and execution of category strategies aligned to Foodservice objectivesMonitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendationsAssortment, Pricing & PromotionSupport assortment planning, product transitions, and lifecycle managementPartner on pricing and promotional planning, including execution of vendor-funded programs including, but not limited to, national vendor rebate managementAnalyze planogram effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve performanceVendor & Program ManagementManage assigned vendor relationships including item setup, costs, in-stocks, and logisticsSupport negotiations, performance reviews, and issue resolution with vendor partnersPlan, track, and execute vendor initiatives, incentives, and contests with Operations and BUsExecution, Training & Field SupportPartner with Operations, Training, and Field teams to support successful in-store executionParticipate in field visits to observe execution and collaborate with stores and BU leadersSupport development of tools, communications, and training materials that drive consistencyCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with Head of Food, Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, and BUsSupport innovation launches, pilots, and regional testsContribute to team financial targets and annual business planning effortsQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)3–5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, foodservice, retail, or CPGStrong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insightsUnderstanding of retail execution and store-level operationsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and collaboration skillsWillingness to travel up to 40%PreferredFoodservice or Fresh / Prepared Foods category experienceExperience working with national or regional vendorsFamiliarity with promotional planning, planograms, and in-store execution modelsExposure to Food Safety, QA, or regulated food environments#LI-CQ1Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:In EnglishIn SpanishJob SummaryJob number: R622956Profession: Marketing/Merchandising