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The Assistant Category Manager (ACM) collects, analyzes, and interprets data on category sales, market trends, customer behavior, and other performance indicators with the goal of maximizing sales and profits. This role requires a tactical, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and project management skills. The ACM provides data-driven insights and thought leadership on category trends to drive results.

This role will have a specific focus on Food and QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) categories, supporting menu performance, promotional execution, operational readiness, and in-store merchandising across the network. The successful candidate will have experience in category management processes, lead with a customer-first mindset, and make sound, data-driven decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Achieve sales and margin targets as developed in the planning process, with a focus on QSR and foodservice categories, including menu performance, mix, and profitability.

+ Assist in development of and in implementing category plans throughout the network of stores, supporting QSR menu assortment, LTOs, and foodservice initiatives.

+ Present findings to leadership along with recommendations for product mix, distribution strategy, pricing/promotional plans, and in-store shelf placement and merchandising activities, including QSR menu optimization and equipment-supported execution.

+ Assist in the development of marketing and promotional programs for items and categories, including QSR promotions, meal deals, and limited-time offers.

+ Develop and implement merchandising tools including planograms, racking, and displays, as well as QSR-specific tools such as menu boards, foodservice equipment layouts, and signage.

+ Coordinate and communicate effectively with Operations and Merchandising team to ensure precise implementation of category offers, including QSR operational readiness, food safety alignment, and in-store execution.

+ Partner with other Category Managers and Stakeholders to optimize merchandising strategies and overall store performance, with emphasis on cross-category attachment and QSR sales growth.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications/Education:

+ A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

+ Experience in the retailing or convenience store industry preferred.

+ Knowledge of category management principles in the small format retail environment, ideally in convenience stores.

+ A thorough understanding of the retail customer and how they engage and shop small retail formats.

+ Strong analytical skills using a data-driven approach for strategic decision making.

+ Proficiency with MS Office suite and other analytical tools.

+ An ability to be self-motivated and with a strong attention to detail.

+ A history of working well in teams and independently.

+ Strong time management skills to meet department and promotion deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and twist; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

+ Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

+ This position will typically be exposed to a standard office environment.

+ While supporting marketing initiatives onsite, environmental conditions the incumbent will be exposed to include heat, cold, allergen, noise, and fume/chemical/odor exposure from gasoline and cleaning chemicals.

Jacksons Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure that applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Details

Job Family Marketing and Merchandising

Job Function Food Service

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Full-Time