Category Manager Snacks and Convenience
Category Manager Snacks and Convenience
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Job Description
Jack Flash is seeking a Category Manager to execute its snacks and convenience strategy across all store locations.
ABOUT JACK FLASH
Jack Flash is a family-owned retailer in Illinois and Missouri that was founded in 1986 with just one location. Jack Flash currently operates 18 locations that include convenience stores truck stops liquor stores and car washes. At Jack Flash we focus on creativity and innovation. We strive to deliver a superior customer experience through our unique product offerings and excellent customer service.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Category Manager of Snacks & Convenience is responsible for the marketing of snacks pre-packaged refrigerated items HBA and automotive products. This role is responsible for developing category plans optimizing product assortment managing vendor relationships and driving sales and profitability. Working closely with operations and marketing teams the Category Manager will ensure that each store is stocked with the right products at the right time and price while continuously identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in a fast-paced retail environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a key liaison between vendors the home office and store teams maintaining clear professional and proactive communication across all levels
- Manage end-to-end category product lifecycle: ordering pricing promotions markdowns and discontinuations
- Collaborate with the Operations Team on planogram rollouts merchandising resets and store-level execution of promotional initiatives
- Develop and execute a monthly promotional calendar
- Conduct regular store walk-throughs with leadership to ensure merchandising standards and category execution
- Design strategies to optimize product movement and inventory turns while being mindful of space constraints in stores
- Lead training sessions and coordinate with internal departments and vendors during new store openings and remodels
- Engage and motivate store staff by creating and managing cashier/manager sales contests including communication of goals and tracking results
- Notify store managers of product discontinuations and markdowns to support seamless in-store execution
- Develop and maintain loss prevention strategies in the warehouse and all retail store locations
- Create and communicate product signage strategies to stores
- Attend semi-annual trade shows to purchase product schedule deliveries and gain new retail insights
- Manage logistics including shipping invoicing and distribution of product to retail locations
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of retail merchandising experience OR an Associates Degree from an accredited education institution in a business related field
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage time effectively
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial attitude
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to inventory management and product invoicing
- Ability to read and interpret sales reports inventory ordering sheets and other critical documents
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 8 hours per day
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- IRA contribution
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
