Senior Manager, Food & Food Partnerships Category, Circle K

Circle K

Location:
Ireland, Dublin

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

Circle K Ireland is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager, for its Food & Food Partnership Category to lead the execution of our food strategy across Food, Bakery, Food2Go, and branded food concepts. This role is pivotal in delivering innovation, sales growth, and customer satisfaction through effective category leadership and development. Reporting to the Market Development Director, this is a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities include end-to-end P&L ownership, strategy execution, innovation, team management, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional partnership.

Job Responsibility:

Full end-to-end ownership of the Food Category P&L, delivering growth in sales, margin, units, traffic, and market share
lead the development and execution of local food category strategies and tactics aligned with business unit priorities
drive innovation and new product development (NPD) to enhance the customer journey and deliver a compelling Food2Go and Bakery offer
manage a team of two, providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching to drive engagement, performance, and development
implement effective category management practices across the 5Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement, People)
conduct regular range reviews, planogram development, and oversee sourcing and supply chain alignment
collaborate with central and local suppliers, support procurement activities, and manage local contract negotiations including JBP billing
translate consumer insights and market intelligence into actionable plans that strengthen Circle K's position as a first-mover in food innovation
support the adoption and execution of annual EU and BU-level marketing, loyalty and category plans, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely delivery
partner with cross-functional teams and branded food providers to deliver best-in-class food concepts and customer experiences

Requirements:

7+ years’ experience in category management, buying, or a similar strategic commercial role
proven experience in food service and deli/fresh food operations
demonstrated success in concept development, innovation, and “first mover” executions
proven leadership and people management skills, with the confidence and ability to effectively influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared food strategy
solid experience in working with third-party branded food offers is essential
expertise in interpreting and applying consumer insights, brand positioning, and product development strategies
strong understanding of retail category management, performance tools, and methods
skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, and managing supplier relationships
knowledge of NPD, food regulations, quality control, supply chain, and HSE standards
excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in pitching strategic growth plans to senior stakeholders

What we offer:

Being part of an energetic, inclusive, and innovative team
5 days on-site at Circle K Support Office
permanent position

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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