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Director of Category Management

The Director of Category Management is the mastermind behind our product selection, ensuring that every inch of shelf space is working hard to make customers happy (and keep them coming back for more). You'll oversee our team of Category Managers, as well as the Merchandising and Pricing teams, making sure we stay ahead of trends, negotiate killer deals, and maximize profitability without losing our cool, quirky charm. Oh, and you'll also be part of our Stinker Leadership Team, helping to shape the future of our business.

About Stinker

Founded in 1936, Stinker is everyone's first choice for work, convenience, food, family, and fun! Located across Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming, Stinker is a family-owned, people-focused convenience leader. Led by our Skunktastik Mascot, Polecat Pete, Stinker's purpose is to make our world a better place by being a bright spot in the lives we touch- one employee, one customer, and one community at a time. Plus, we don't take ourselves too seriously- come on, we have a skunk as a mascot! We look for opportunities to have fun each day and ensure we make decisions that put our people first.

Now, what's in it for you when you join Pete's Posse? Well, not only do you get to work with an amazing crew, but you also get a whole bunch of perks that makes life smell even sweeter. We're all about taking care of our people, and here's how we do it:

• Competitive Pay with merit-based raises, and profit sharing twice a year- because when the company does well, we celebrate with you!
• Access to the DailyPay app- so you can access your hard-earned cash whenever life strikes, in advance of regular paydays.
• 7 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with your tenure, so the longer you're with us, the more time you get to relax!
• Referral Rewards-you can earn cash by referring friends to join the Stinker team, if your friend gets hired! Your friends get a great job, and you get a sweet reward!
• Health Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help you save for healthcare costs or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses, as well as accident coverage and optional life insurance. Free Virtual Medical Services if enrolled in medical, so you can handle minor health issues from the comfort of your home.
• 401(k) with a skunktastic 25% discretionary annual company match that grows with your tenure, because we want to help you build a secure future!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you with life's challenges- whether it's managing stress, tackling financial issues, or navigating legal questions, the EAP provides support.

So, are you ready to join a fun, growing company that values not just customers and the community, but our team members who make it all possible? At Stinker, we don't just want you to have a job- we want you to have a career where you thrive, have fun, and grow with us. Because when you succeed, we all succeed!

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of Category Managers, Merchandising pros, and Pricing wizards, empowering them to make strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Store Teams to ensure product launches, promotions, and seasonal changes go off without a hitch. (Pumpkin spice in July? Let's not get carried away.)
• Analyze sales trends, customer behavior, and market data to optimize product mix, pricing, and promotions. Translation: figure out what people are impulse-buying at checkout and give them more of it.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers like a pro to get the best deals and the most exciting products on our shelves- because we love bargains almost as much as our customers do.
• Create and execute category strategies that keep our stores ahead of the competition and stocked with what customers actually want- like their favorite energy drink that tastes like rocket fuel but keeps them awake for 12 hours (or until they regret their choices).
• Drive innovation in merchandising, pricing, and product selection while keeping our brand's fun, slightly mischievous personality front and center- because if you're not having fun with convenience retail, you're doing it wrong.

What You'll Need

• A mix of analytical skills (hello, spreadsheets) and creative thinking (because numbers are great, but so is knowing what customers actually want before they do).
• Strong negotiation chops- you can talk vendors into great deals without breaking a sweat (or at least without breaking the budget).
• A sense of humor, a love of snacks, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.
• Solution focused thinking. You get 5 minutes to complain and then we kick tail!
• Effective time management. As with most things today, this role wears a lot of hats and there are a lot of moving pieces and skunks headed in multiple directions!

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field. Master's Degree or Skunk Leadership preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, pricing, or a related field (convenience store or retail experience = major bonus points).
• A valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a passion for sightseeing- as there will be frequent travel between Stinker locations.
• Must consent to and pass a background check- because how else are we supposed to know if your 3 skunks in a trench coat or not??
• Must be comfortable working in an office environment surrounded by furry friends (that's right, we're dog friendly!).
• Work is performed under normal office working conditions in a temperature-controlled environment, may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

So, are you Stinkin' awesome?

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Stinker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We E-Verify through ADP.