Category Coordinator

Job Details

Description

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN. 

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Category Coordinator

Team and Location:  Retail - Calgary, AB 

Salary from: $54,000/year 

Position Summary:  The role of the Category Coordinator is to support the Category Manager in executing the strategic marketing plan to maximize convenience store sales and revenue. The Category Coordinator will be responsible for managing site communications, executing promotions, conducting analysis, collaborating with vendors, administrating cost and price changes, supporting the development of planograms, marketing strategies and special projects focusing on the Nicotine category along with other traditional convenience store categories.  The role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide-range of stakeholders including vendors, retailers, territory managers, and other internal and external groups.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to day-to-day issues from operations & merchandising, assisting with the timely action and resolution of all matters pertaining to the category.
• Prepare and distribute communications for Retailers and Operations for all category related topics
• Collaborate with vendors, wholesaler distributors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and flawless promotional execution.
• Manage new product listings, discontinued items, price changes, and automatic distributions to retail locations.
• Assist in vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Implement the category plan with the team to grow convenience store sales and margins.
• Support in developing and communicating planograms
• Analyze cost, pricing, and sales data; make recommendations aligned with the category strategy and business objectives.
• Prepare and update weekly, monthly, & quarterly performance reports as required
• Conduct ad-hoc performance analysis in support of projects and management requests.
• Assist in the development of marketing strategies and special projects as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree/College diploma in Business or Marketing would be an asset, but a relevant diploma and/or experience would also be considered.
• Experience in Category/Merchandising &/or Consumer Packaged Goods particularly in C&G or retail is an asset
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, analytical thinking, and the ability to prioritize & manage time under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions when required that would align with the category strategy & category manager’s business objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong time management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Bilingualism (French and English, oral and written) is strongly preferred

We Offer: 

• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• Flexible medical and dental packages, a Health Care Spending Account, along with a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• A focus on healthy living through wellness initiatives and an annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted. Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

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