Job Description

Description

• Negotiates supply agreements and manages vendor relationships with referred convenience store suppliers for assigned categories.
• Manages product assortment and product specifications in assigned categories in order to identify and address opportunities within the business and the market to maximize sales and margin opportunities.
• Develops and communicates business plans that maximize sales, margin dollars and margin percentage based on current business trends and additional business and external market factors.
• Identifies items to maximize promotional and marketing strategies to meet sales and margin goals.
• Provides field leadership teams and store operators with relevant and timely communication required to maximize sales and margins.
• Assists in the support, maintenance and updating of the price book ERP system, as required.
• Works with the Marketing Team on promotional and merchandising programs.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field, or college diploma plus three years appropriate experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a directly related role, which includes store retail operations and systems experience.
• Leadership and strength in follow up and execution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Persuasive communicator, presenter and negotiator.
• Self-starter who is able to manage time well.

• Able to plan, execute and juggle multiple projects and priorities successfully.
• Excellent analytical skills with proven attention to detail.
• Must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft suite of software. Must be able to create reports and spreadsheets, export and manipulate data.
• Able to communicate effectively in both official languages, both verbal and written is preferred.
• While based in Ottawa, Ontario, this position requires occasional travel to various locations.
• Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation.