Category Specialist - Dispensed Beverages
Apply NowCompany: Jackson Energy
Location: Pleasanton, CA 94566
Description:
ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC is a new joint venture owned by Chevron and Jacksons Food Stores. The ExtraMile Franchise is currently made up of more than 1,100 convenience stores in Alabama, California, Idaho, Oregon, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah, and Washington. The formation of the new Company has resulted in opportunities to expand the ExtraMile brand within the current footprint, as well as to other states - resulting in exciting new employment opportunities.
We are currently seeking a Category Specialist that will provide support to the Category Managers on key initiatives and activities with a primary focus of supporting the Dispensed Beverage categories (hot/cold/frozen).
This position will be based in Pleasanton, California. We offer a competitive salary, and the role is eligible for many benefits including paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.
What you'll do as a Category Specialist:
Participate in supplier meetings
Facilitate meetings and execution with the Price Book team
Set up promotions for bi-monthly promotional guide, new item setup, flavor lineups etc.
Ensure accuracy of pricing, product setup and promotional information
Support Category Manager with development of category reviews, analysis, and presentations
Complete ad hoc projects and assist with program development
Handle category issues in absence of Category Manager
Work with the rebate team to ensure all vendor rebates are collected and processed correctly
Monitor and review supplier performance on promotion conversion, and sales gap reporting
Assist with resolution of pricing and invoicing issues
Manage the setup and maintenance of new items and establishment of new net price levels
Support the merchandising team by creating and executing sales, margins and promotional reports
Analyze and provides interpretation of sales trends for product categories
Create and update field communications, process documents and resource materials as needed
Work closely with Sales Builder Specialist and Loyalty Manager to ensure alignment, strong communication of all promotions and proper data entry for promotional guides
Communicate with Price Book, suppliers, and stores on new vendor set-up, new products, price and placement
Interact with field personnel to ensure proper execution of programs and planograms
Perform other duties as assigned
You'll be a great fit for this opportunity if you have:
A Bachelors' Degree in Marketing, Business and/or a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the retail or convenience store industry required.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and analytical tools.
The ability to work well in teams and handle multiple tasks while supporting multiple stakeholders.
A history of being self-motivated and having strong attention to detail.
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
ExtraMile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation. ExtraMile participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
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We are currently seeking a Category Specialist that will provide support to the Category Managers on key initiatives and activities with a primary focus of supporting the Dispensed Beverage categories (hot/cold/frozen).
This position will be based in Pleasanton, California. We offer a competitive salary, and the role is eligible for many benefits including paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.
What you'll do as a Category Specialist:
Participate in supplier meetings
Facilitate meetings and execution with the Price Book team
Set up promotions for bi-monthly promotional guide, new item setup, flavor lineups etc.
Ensure accuracy of pricing, product setup and promotional information
Support Category Manager with development of category reviews, analysis, and presentations
Complete ad hoc projects and assist with program development
Handle category issues in absence of Category Manager
Work with the rebate team to ensure all vendor rebates are collected and processed correctly
Monitor and review supplier performance on promotion conversion, and sales gap reporting
Assist with resolution of pricing and invoicing issues
Manage the setup and maintenance of new items and establishment of new net price levels
Support the merchandising team by creating and executing sales, margins and promotional reports
Analyze and provides interpretation of sales trends for product categories
Create and update field communications, process documents and resource materials as needed
Work closely with Sales Builder Specialist and Loyalty Manager to ensure alignment, strong communication of all promotions and proper data entry for promotional guides
Communicate with Price Book, suppliers, and stores on new vendor set-up, new products, price and placement
Interact with field personnel to ensure proper execution of programs and planograms
Perform other duties as assigned
You'll be a great fit for this opportunity if you have:
A Bachelors' Degree in Marketing, Business and/or a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the retail or convenience store industry required.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and analytical tools.
The ability to work well in teams and handle multiple tasks while supporting multiple stakeholders.
A history of being self-motivated and having strong attention to detail.
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
ExtraMile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation. ExtraMile participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
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- Job Family Marketing and Merchandising
- Job Function Marketing
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Full-Time
- Min Hiring Rate $80,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $110,000.00
- Travel Required Yes
- Required Education Bachelor's Degree
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