Description
Job Description
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Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey's going, we can help you get there.
Director Merchandising & Centre StoreType of Employment: Permanent
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)
THE ROLE
Reporting to Head of European Merchandising as a director you will be working closely with the category managers in the market development teams, local operations, local NDO teams, with a mutually commercial lead focus. This is to garner a strong working relationship and executional focus with these teams to deliver on the role expectations. In addition, having strong working, collaborative and strategic relations with the European functions that support the BUs in Global Merch, (Global Marketing, Loyalty, DDM, Operations, HR and Lean etc).
Core purpose of this role is to execute the agreed programs, initiatives, and/or strategies born from line manager and/or the Global merchandising team.
As a director you will be required to demonstrate strong leadership skills in this role, such as but not limited to, communication, problem solving, execution, accountability, integrity, strategy creativity, courage, self awareness & emotional intelligence.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Here are ways that you'll help make journeys better:
Category Summits: Lead and organize the category summit meetings.
MD Network meetings: Participate in the planning and organizing of the MD network meetings 2 times per year.
Global Merch Initiatives: Working with category managers and at times market directors to executive global merch initiatives end to end.
General Merchandising: egQ line & Centre store, Taking learning from the US improve the Q line and Centre store programme for European stores, making sure these elements are embedded in the horizon manuals, specs for kit and equipment etc. ( as per KPI's) owned end to end.
Business Planning: Actively participate in the business planning for the strategic categories together with the Director eg Director of package beverage and Director of EU Merch build the business plans as per BP timelines. Including capex plans, working closely for guidance with the Head of EU Merch.
JBP/Big Bets: Actively participate in these sessions, main relationship and set up of meetings will be with the Director of Packaged Beverages & Head of EU Merch.
D&A, Reporting: Together with the D&A team set up test & learn followed by reporting on each initiative that you are responsible for ( use KPI's as principal guide ) Independently carry out analyzes of the total convenience performance, for centre store period review eg candy & snacks, general merchandise etc.
DDM: Become proficient in the tools and processes working behind assortment, price and promotion in order to be a business partner for BU's.
Merchandising Excellence: Merch principal document revision joint ownership between merch directors, lead by Director of EU Merch.
Procurement relations: Working with procurement securing the best deal for each of our preferred equipment vendors.
Other noncore activities: Conferences, presentations support required to deliver on task or goal – roles will be assigned if an when these arise.
Budget: Delivering on or under budget for Opex or Capex plans
KPI's: Deliver on agreed KPI's for the fiscal year.
Personal Growth. Areas of interest to be discussed with manager to help facilitate.
Leadership: There may be a time when a direct team may be required under this position.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
We want you to join our team! Here's what we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
10+ years of marketing and/or merchandising experience in a large, chain retail environment.
Strategic thinker with strong inclination toward collaboration and speed.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and have a strong executional influence with the business units.
Advanced skills: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & related Microsoft suite products.
Must possess strong analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple activities, and retain strong detail orientation.
Must be able to maintain a positive team attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
WHY WORK WITH US
Our office employment opportunities offer you career growth with an international company, plus a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you. Here's some of the exciting perks we offer:
Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 3 years in a row.
Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
Possibility to enroll in stock purchase plan.
Employee discount on fuel.
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days.
Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing and diverse team.
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
Hybrid work to allow a sustainable work-life balance.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
INTERESTED?
We encourage you to apply by June 30, 2024 The candidates will be reviewed on continuous basis.
You don't meet all the necessary qualifications? At Circle K, we are fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. Therefore, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your background doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Contact person:
Judy Glover
Head of Merchandising Europe
e: Judy.Glover@circlekeurope.com
Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!
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