Assistant Category Manager- Tobacco and Cigarette
6 - 10 years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Giant Oil, Inc. is a leading petroleum marketer and convenience store operator with locations across multiple states. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, customer service, and maintaining safe, efficient facilities.
Position Summary
The Assistant Category Manager supports category strategy and execution for tobacco and cigarette products. This role focuses on pricing, promotions, vendor coordination, compliance, and data analysis to drive sales and ensure regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities
• Process promotional billing, vendor rebates, and support vendor setup
• Maintain and validate pricebook data including item setup, cost, and retail pricing
• Conduct sales and margin analysis to support category decisions
• Manage promotions, planograms, and merchandising updates across systems
• Support planogram creation and store resets and rollouts
• Coordinate product distributions and track delivery to stores
• Monitor loyalty programs and store-level execution
• Collaborate with wholesalers and vendors to ensure accurate product flow
• Ensure compliance with tobacco regulations and pricing requirements
• Manage manufacturer programs and track rebate and incentive performance
Qualifications
• 1–3 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or category support
• Experience working with regulated products is a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and retail systems
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
Why Join Giant Oil, Inc.?
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for growth within a respected and expanding organization
• Be part of a supportive team that values quality, safety, and operational excellence
Position Summary
The Assistant Category Manager supports category strategy and execution for tobacco and cigarette products. This role focuses on pricing, promotions, vendor coordination, compliance, and data analysis to drive sales and ensure regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities
• Process promotional billing, vendor rebates, and support vendor setup
• Maintain and validate pricebook data including item setup, cost, and retail pricing
• Conduct sales and margin analysis to support category decisions
• Manage promotions, planograms, and merchandising updates across systems
• Support planogram creation and store resets and rollouts
• Coordinate product distributions and track delivery to stores
• Monitor loyalty programs and store-level execution
• Collaborate with wholesalers and vendors to ensure accurate product flow
• Ensure compliance with tobacco regulations and pricing requirements
• Manage manufacturer programs and track rebate and incentive performance
Qualifications
• 1–3 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or category support
• Experience working with regulated products is a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and retail systems
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
Why Join Giant Oil, Inc.?
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for growth within a respected and expanding organization
• Be part of a supportive team that values quality, safety, and operational excellence
Skills
Oil and GasMarketing and Sales