Category Development Manager

12 hours ago


Irving, Texas, United States 7-Eleven Full time

About 7-Eleven

We are a leading convenience retailer with a rich 96-year history. Our mission is to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Category Development Manager to join our team. As a Category Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing the strategic development and planning for assigned categories.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage sales plans for delegated categories, ensuring consistency with the overall Merchandising strategy.
  • Complete entries for national sales planning tools, including de-averaged costs and retail data.
  • Ensure marketing and point-of-purchase (POP) materials are developed for all categories.
  • Facilitate vendor meetings and negotiate for delegated categories.
  • Develop and execute strategic merchandising initiatives, including vendor and product-specific strategies.
  • Negotiate delegated category offers, costs, and terms.
  • Provide forecasting information, including initial committed inventories and historic sales data.
  • Lead national schematics efforts and coordinate with Merchandisers to ensure regional sets are developed.
  • Track key sales metrics and analyze insights to drive improved results.
  • Optimize Gross Profit dollars within delegated categories and overall category growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in sales planning, merchandising, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills and effective communication.
  • Negotiating experience and understanding of financial methodology.

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