Senior Manager Strategic Categories - Circle K. Dublin

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.