Associate Category Manager

Overview

Work Location
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Corporate Headquarters – North Charleston, SC

Working Hours
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Regular hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Refuel Operating Company, LLC (“Refuel”) is a fast-growing convenience store and fuel operator dedicated to providing great service, fresh food, and a welcoming experience for every guest. Backed by strong growth and a people-first culture, Refuel offers team members the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and community. Whether in our stores, offices, or field operations, we empower employees to grow with us, contribute to our success, and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

The Associate Category Manager supports the Category Manager in driving growth and profitability of a specific product category. They analyze market data, implement strategies, and manage relationships with suppliers to optimize the product mix and ensure customer satisfaction. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer behavior to identify opportunities and challenges within the assigned category as well as areas for product expansion and optimization.
• Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with overall business goals.
• Monitor and analyze category performance, including sales, profitability, and inventory turnover.
• Support the development and management of the product assortment to meet customer needs and strategic goals.
• Assist with product selection, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure product launches and promotional campaigns are successful.
• Support the Category Manager in managing relationships with key suppliers.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate category performance and strategies to stakeholders, including Category Managers, senior management, and other relevant teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment and execution of category plans.
• Provide recommendations and insights to Category Managers based on data analysis and market research.
• Adhere to the Company’s established policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions: it does not prescribe all tasks that may be assigned.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in category management, retail, or a related field is often preferred.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, and intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge preferred.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to remain stationary.

Must be able to travel up to 20%.

This position is at-will, which means that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause.

Refuel is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and team members. Refuel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any information based on genetic background, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression where a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior may not be stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

The job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects stated in this job description are not meant to be exhaustive. Additional job duties not listed here may be required. Further, the Company may change or add the job duties, responsibilities, requirements, and aspects listed here at any time in its sole and final discretion.