Category Manager (Car Wash)

Car Wash Category Management

·        Develop strategies to drive sales and profit.

·        Develop and manage product assortment strategy

·        Establish and communicate pricing guidelines and shelving strategy

·        Coordinates sales promotion activities and prepares or directs workers in preparing the merchandise displays

·        Directs and coordinates the promotion of products manufactured to develop new markets, increase market share, and obtain a competitive position in the industry

·        Formulates pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for the profitability of store operations

·        Manages promotional activity including in-store specials, advertising and printed material in conjunction with the Marketing Team.

·        Develop collaborative partnerships with suppliers to deliver against sales targets.

·        Work closely with suppliers to gain insights on consumer demands, customer profiles and product trends.

·        Monitors current Car Wash category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities.

·        Develops and maintains price book standards.

·        Delivers timely information and key insights on the category strategy, business results and promotional activity.

·        Delivers timely information and key insights on the category strategy, business results and promotional activity.

·        Complete store tours on a quarterly basis to ensure our pricing is competitive, marketing programs are being executed effectively and to assist the store managers with vendor relations.

·        Directs or coordinates the ordering of merchandise or prepares requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand

·        Works closely with operations and assists with store resets. IT liaison for business related IT projects. Execute store programs, train management on merchandising and proper program execution. Ensure the store image is consistent with company standards and displays a reputation for cleanliness, and quality products.

Communications

·         Collaborate with Retail Operations on design, development, and deployment of new / enhanced products including equipment selection and procurement, product and ingredient selection, supply chain, food safety, labor, operations standards and compliance, and waste. 

·         Support design of operating procedures and deployment of training materials for new and existing programs.

·         Partner with Retail Operations, Marketing, IT, and Finance to advance category-related initiatives, including pricing, promotions, technology, and operational compliance.

·         Establish and grow relationships, lead negotiations, and manage commitments to vendors and partners, including branded and franchised partners.

·        Prepare memos, presentations, and other communications for review and approval by Parkland’s senior management and leadership team.

·        Ability to travel and work flexible shifts during store openings

·        Employee must demonstrate safe work and risk management practices. Communicate and enforce all safety and security issues. Report and process all employee and/or customer incidents or unsafe acts in accordance with Parkland USA policy and procedure.

·        Employee is expected to set priorities and meet deadlines. Employee is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving conflicts that arise, informing and coordinating with others as expected. Employee is accountable for ensuring the technical accuracy of their work and maintaining good working relations, both internal and external to Parkland USA. Self-direction and motivation are also expected.