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Category Manager, Fuel & Car Wash
Circle K
Calgary, CAN
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 weeks ago
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About the Role
Circle K is hiring a Category Manager to lead fuel and car wash category strategies for the Western Canada region. The role involves developing pricing strategies, analyzing market data, and collaborating with operations teams to maximize gross profit and market share.
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Category ManagementPricing StrategyData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPower BIMarket Analysis
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute annual fuel and car wash category business plans including strategies, tactics, and marketing initiatives
- Manage retail fuel and car wash portfolio for Western Region and act as liaison for all related activities
- Establish and achieve margin, sales, and profitability targets through strategic pricing and category management
- Analyze market conditions, sales trends, competitive activity, and customer behavior to identify growth opportunities
- Develop pricing models, dashboards, and forecasting tools to monitor pricing elasticity and margin volatility
- Coordinate promotional campaigns, loyalty initiatives, and customer experience programs
- Work with operations teams to ensure effective execution through store visits, training, and communication
- Maintain relationships with external vendor partners and provide strategic direction and performance feedback
- Prepare financial forecasts, category analyses, and performance reports to support budgeting and planning
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations related to fuel supply and pricing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 5+ years of experience in fuel or car wash retail, category management, retail marketing, operations, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables; Power BI experience required
- Strong analytical, organizational, diagnostic, and problem solving skills
- Valid driver's license with clean driving abstract
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% to 35%
Full Job Posting
JOIN OUR TEAM!
- At Couche Tard/Circle K, our mission is to make our customer’s lives a little easier everyday.
- We have grown into a successful global company with over 16,000 stores in 29 countries.
- We are hiring a Category Manager, Fuel & Car Wash to join our Western Canada team.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute annual fuel and car wash category business plans, including category roles, strategies, tactics, and marketing initiatives.
- Manage the retail fuel and car wash portfolio for the Western Region and act as the liaison for all fuel and car wash related activities.
- Establish and achieve fuel and car wash margin, sales, and profitability targets through strategic pricing and category management.
- Analyze market conditions, sales trends, competitive activity, customer behavior, and other data to identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
- Develop pricing models, dashboards, and forecasting tools to monitor pricing elasticity, margin volatility, and customer acquisition initiatives.
- Review and adjust site level pricing to meet financial, sales, and market share objectives.
- Coordinate promotional campaigns, loyalty initiatives, and customer experience programs to drive engagement and sales growth.
- Work closely with operations teams to ensure effective execution of programs through store visits, training, and regular communication.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with external vendor partners by providing strategic direction, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Coordinate and track testing of new products, technologies, and equipment; publish findings and recommendations.
- Support and troubleshoot system and payment related issues to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Prepare financial forecasts, category analyses, and performance reports to support budgeting and strategic planning.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience and education may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in fuel or car wash retail, category management, retail marketing, operations, or a related field preferred.
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, diagnostic, and problem solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and data analysis tools; Power BI experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to interpret and analyze sales, pricing, and market data to drive strategic decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Self motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Willingness to travel to store locations as required (approximately 25% to 35% travel).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract required.
Why You Should Work Here
- Group Insurance Program: flexible coverage for health and dental care, long term disability, life insurance, health spending account.
- Pension Plan: plan for your future with our pension plan.
- Share Purchase Plan: employee stock purchase plan to become a shareholder.
- Paid Time Off: vacation days, sick days, and personal days.
- Employee Discounts: exclusive discounts on products and services.
- Training and Development: access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Recognition and Rewards: recognition programs, rewards, and incentives.
- Mentorship Program: guidance and support from seasoned professionals.
- Scholarship Program: scholarships for employees and their children.
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