Category Specialist - Packaged Beverages & Alcohol
Yesway, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 448 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic food service offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the renowned Allsup’s deep‑fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com.
Position Responsibilities Category Support
Provide Category Managers with day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to execute merchandising strategies across Packaged Beverages and Alcohol.
Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and materials for category reviews, vendor meetings, and internal planning discussions.
Coordinate internal and supplier communication related to promotions, assortment updates, and category initiatives.
Item Maintenance & Data Integrity
Maintain accurate product information including item attributes, cost, retail, UPCs, and pack sizes.
Coordinate new item setup, item maintenance, and product discontinuations.
Help ensure pricing, promotional, and product data accuracy across merchandising systems.
Promotions & Pricing Execution
Assist with promotional setup, pricing updates, and promotional calendar coordination.
Support tracking and reporting of promotional performance and new item launches.
DSD and Warehouse Vendor Coordination & Service Resolution
Work with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and warehouse suppliers to resolve store service issues such as missed deliveries, product availability, and execution concerns.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to address service issues impacting store performance and category execution.
Reporting & Cross‑Functional Support
Pull, organize, and analyze POS and category performance data to support Category Manager decision‑making.
Collaborate with Marketing, Loyalty, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support assigned category initiatives.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, in support of merchandising initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in retail merchandising, category management support, or related retail operations roles preferred.
Experience working with product data merchandising systems or reporting systems preferred.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Limited travel may be required (approximately 5% or less).
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with POS reporting systems a plus.
Highly organized, self‑motivated, and collaborative team player.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
Company Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401K with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Voluntary Supplemental
Life Insurance
Disability
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident Coverage
Pet Care Plan
Legal Insurance
Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Position Responsibilities Category Support
Provide Category Managers with day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to execute merchandising strategies across Packaged Beverages and Alcohol.
Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and materials for category reviews, vendor meetings, and internal planning discussions.
Coordinate internal and supplier communication related to promotions, assortment updates, and category initiatives.
Item Maintenance & Data Integrity
Maintain accurate product information including item attributes, cost, retail, UPCs, and pack sizes.
Coordinate new item setup, item maintenance, and product discontinuations.
Help ensure pricing, promotional, and product data accuracy across merchandising systems.
Promotions & Pricing Execution
Assist with promotional setup, pricing updates, and promotional calendar coordination.
Support tracking and reporting of promotional performance and new item launches.
DSD and Warehouse Vendor Coordination & Service Resolution
Work with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and warehouse suppliers to resolve store service issues such as missed deliveries, product availability, and execution concerns.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to address service issues impacting store performance and category execution.
Reporting & Cross‑Functional Support
Pull, organize, and analyze POS and category performance data to support Category Manager decision‑making.
Collaborate with Marketing, Loyalty, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support assigned category initiatives.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, in support of merchandising initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in retail merchandising, category management support, or related retail operations roles preferred.
Experience working with product data merchandising systems or reporting systems preferred.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Limited travel may be required (approximately 5% or less).
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with POS reporting systems a plus.
Highly organized, self‑motivated, and collaborative team player.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
Company Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401K with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Voluntary Supplemental
Life Insurance
Disability
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident Coverage
Pet Care Plan
Legal Insurance
Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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