Category Manager at Reid Petroleum in Lockport, NY

Description

Reid Petroleum | Crosby’s Convenience Stores 

Reid Petroleum is seeking a Category Manager to support our Crosby’s retail locations. This role is responsible for driving sales, margin performance, and product strategy across assigned categories. The Category Manager develops pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies while ensuring our stores offer the right product mix to meet customer demand. 

This position partners with vendors and internal teams to analyze category performance, manage product assortments, and support merchandising execution across Crosby’s locations. 

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the Reid Group Values: Honesty, Trustworthiness, Customer Focus, Team Spirit, Cost Consciousness, and Entrepreneurialism. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies to achieve sales and margin goals 
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor pricing 
• Manage product assortment, SKU productivity, and inventory turnover 
• Maintain advertising plans, merchandising strategies, and planograms 
• Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and promotional support 
• Manage vendor rebates, accruals, and promotional funds 
• Support store openings, remodels, and merchandising initiatives 
• Visit Crosby’s retail locations regularly to support execution and gather feedback 
• Develop annual sales and gross profit budgets for assigned categories 

Benefits 

Reid Petroleum offers a competitive benefits package including: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Profit Sharing 
• Paid time off  
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Career growth opportunities  
• Daily Fuel Discounts 
• Vehicle Stipend for travel 

Requirements

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• Experience in category management, merchandising, buying, or retail operations 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) 
• Valid NYS driver’s license required