Description
Job Description
Are you the new member of our European Merchandising team?
JOIN OUR TEAM
Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey's going, we can help you get there.
Senior Manager Strategic Categories (Packaged Beverage & Age Restricted)Type of Employment: Permanent
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)
THE ROLE
The Merchandising team play a crucial role in achieving the company's objectives by maximizing shop sales and profitability.
This position will develop strategic plans, foster manufacturer partnerships, collaborate with Business Units, and establish objectives to accelerate Packaged Beverage and Age Restricted categories. While the primary responsibilities for this role are age restricted and packaged beverage products the merchandising team work as ‘One Team' and the chosen applicant will be required to work on various projects across total merchandise from time to time.
This role will require the successful candidate to provide ongoing financial updates, lead key strategic projects, execute merchandising/marketing plans, and work cross functionally with internal teams and key suppliers. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential as the candidate will need to provide ongoing project updates to Executive level management and all Business units regarding these categories.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Here are ways that you'll help make journeys better:
Lead and execute any current projects in scope for current financial year. Ensuring all capital is spent and tracked in a timely manner and ROI is achieved.
Lead category development of assigned categories and work with Business Units to incorporate best practice ideas.
Provide strategic and tactical guidance around global trends, internal and external best practices, and company performance objectives.
Provide updates to the business on key projects, year-end results, business plans for new financial year etc.
Provide guidance to Business Units and Global Procurement around sales/new Items and contract opportunities.
Work cross‐functionally with teams (private brand, data & analytics, procurement marketing etc.) to diagnose, quantify and address local and/or European sales opportunities, emerging products and categories, and alternative revenue sources.
Support team members on any Merchandise projects as needed to achieve overall team goals.
Effectively communicate with Business unit VP, Directors and Category managers as needed.
Lead and develop annual Category Summits for Europe with content and presentation.
Continually increase professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing Financial and key Result area targets and develop of required presentations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Here's what we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management or related field preferred but not essential.
Strong project management skills, including adhering to timelines and meeting management skills.
Works easily in multi-business unit project settings; able to facilitate teamwork across corporate boundaries.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly synthesize, distill and draw conclusions on large amounts of data.
Embraces fact‐based decision making; ability to leverage and/or integrate global best strategies across all category projects.
Minimum of five years of experience in category management, convenience store merchandising, operations, or related fields.
Experience managing packaged beverages, alcohol and or tobacco highly desired but not essential for the right candidate.
Ability to travel (25%).
WHY WORK WITH US
Our office employment opportunities offer you career growth with an international company, plus a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you. Here's some of the exciting perks we offer:
Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 3 years in a row.
Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
Possibility to enroll in stock purchase plan.
Employee discount on fuel.
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days.
Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing and diverse team.
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
Hybrid work to allow a sustainable work-life balance.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
INTERESTED?
We encourage you to apply by June 27, 2024 The candidates will be reviewed on continuous basis.
You don't meet all the necessary qualifications? At Circle K, we are fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. Therefore, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your background doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Contact person:
Leah Brennan
Director of Age Restricted Categories
e: Leah.Brennan@circlekeurope.com
Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail.
We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you. Come grow with us!
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