Category Director Fresh, Affiliated Independents (Bilingual ENG/FR)
$120,000–$154,000 year
On-site · Montréal, Quebec, Canada or Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Category Director accountable for the sales and EBIT of a category across retail formats, driving strategy to tactics with end-to-end ownership. Responsibilities include budgeting and GMROI management, product assortment, pricing and promotions, vendor relationship management, and leading a team with coaching and development. Collaborates with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Brands, Operations & Vendors; mentors direct reports; builds strong stakeholder relationships to drive growth; responsible for P&L oversight and delivering category targets; bilingual English/French and strong communication are required. Location flexibility includes Provigo or Brampton offices; extensive experience in merchandising, pricing, and category management, with a strategic and analytical mindset. Post-secondary education or equivalent experience is preferred; candidates should demonstrate leadership, customer focus, and the ability to influence and implement innovative solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 5-7 years of business experience in marketing, merchandising or pricing role
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Fully bilingual in English and French
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the enterprise
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L
- Strong data management and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to lead and coach direct reports and develop teams
- Proven ability to develop short- and long-term plans aligned with corporate strategies
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