Job Description

Who We Are

At Circle K, our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle - thats why we take extra steps to brighten peoples days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the worlds leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journeys going, we can help you get there.

Join Our Team

Lead one of Ontarios largest Car Wash networks. Category Manager will work with internal and external partners on programs and initiatives to maximize gross profit for the Car Wash category.

What You Will Do

• Develop and executes annual Car Wash category business plans including category specific roles, strategies and tactics as well as overall marketing goals and objectives.
• Work closely with operations to ensure effective execution of all programs through frequent store visits, in store training and weekly communications.
• Establishes pricing and margins for Car Wash products. Completes competitive price surveys, and looks for Price Optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate Car Wash promotional Campaigns
• Manage My Carwash app
• Analyze customer and market research data to effectively grow car wash category
• Coordinates and tracks testing of new products/equipment. Publishes results and recommendations.
• Contribute and share best practices with counterparts in US and Europe
• Maintain external vendor relations by providing direction, guidance and information.
• Analyze Sales data and prepare category analysis.
• Participate in negotiations with regional vendor partners.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Additional projects as required by the Director of Fuel and Forecourt

What You Need

• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in retail marketing or operations preferred.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Takes initiative and works independently as well as within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft programs including Excel
• Ability to communicate, verbal or written in a professional and positive demeanor with associates, vendors, customers and clients.
• Ability to travel to store locations as needed (Expected Travel 25- 40%)
• A current valid drivers license with a clean abstract is required.

Circle K values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from the following designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of the selection process.

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