Category Manager - Convenience Store

Are you a strategic, data-driven retail merchant ready to lead high-impact categories in a convenience retail business? At Fleet Farm, we're redefining what convenience means for our customers - and we're looking for a Category Manager to take charge of General Merchandise, Foodservice, and Beverages across our convenience store network.

In this role, you'll own the strategy and execution for these fast-turn, customer-crucial categories. From planograms and pricing to vendor partnerships and product innovation, you'll drive the decisions that keep our shelves stocked, our guests satisfied, and our performance growing.

What You'll Lead:

Full Category Ownership

• Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for General Merchandise, Foodservice, and Beverages
• Set and manage goals for sales, margin, inventory turnover, and in-stock performance

Assortment Planning & Merchandising

• Curate compelling, customer-centric assortments that meet the unique needs of convenience shoppers
• Balance branded and private label items with a focus on value, freshness, and relevance
• Partner with planogram and store teams to ensure seamless merchandising execution

Vendor & Supplier Relationships

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional support with key vendors
• Build strong supplier partnerships to drive product innovation, availability, and cost efficiency

Pricing, Promotions & Forecasting

• Analyze performance and customer behavior to inform pricing, promo strategy, and sales forecasts
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to ensure alignment with seasonal and promotional calendars

Cross-Functional Impact

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Inventory, and Planogramming to bring strategies to life
• Align category goals with broader company initiatives and customer experience priorities

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage sales data, customer insights, and market trends to shape every aspect of the category
• Recommend and execute programs that drive growth and improve the customer offer

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5+ years in category management, merchandising, or buying - ideally in convenience, grocery, or general merchandise
• Strong understanding of retail P&L: sales, margin, inventory, and profitability metrics
• Proven success in vendor negotiations and supplier management
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, performance dashboards, and forecasting tools
• Experience in promotional planning, planogramming, and cross-functional execution
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills

Why You'll Thrive at Fleet Farm:

• Lead high-impact, fast-moving categories across a convenience platform
• Join a trusted brand with strong values
• Competitive compensation, full benefits, and a hybrid work environment
• Career growth and team collaboration
• Employee discounts, learning opportunities, and category ownership

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.