Category and Pricebook Manager Position Available In Crawford, Arkansas

Category and Pricebook Manager Workman’s Travel Centers, LLC 5110 N Highway 71, Alma, AR 72921 Overview We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Category Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing product categories and maintaining accurate pricing information across all stores. This includes overseeing the pricebook’s integration with various POS systems, analyzing sales data, developing pricing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring product offerings align with customer demand and company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Management Develop and implement strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions. Conduct market research and analyze sales data to identify trends and growth opportunities. Set performance goals for each category and evaluate results against targets. Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotions with suppliers. Oversee store resets and participate in inventory counts. Pricebook Management Maintain accurate, up-to-date product data: cost, retail, margins, state minimums, taxability, and age restrictions. Process vendor invoices and import pricebook data via EDI or manual entry. Reconcile fuel inventory and cross-check pricing with DTN; ensure proper execution of fuel deliveries. Develop and enforce pricing policies to drive profitability and consistency. Conduct regular pricing audits to identify discrepancies and shrinkage. Data Analysis & Reporting Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to evaluate category performance. Generate reports on pricing effectiveness, shrinkage, and market trends. Provide insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with vendors, department managers, and leadership to execute promotions and store sets. Coordinate with food service teams to build menus and pricing strategies. Collaborate with IT, POS, and pricebook vendors during system implementations or changes. Train team members on SOPs and provide operational/technical guidance. Support accounting by reconciling vendor payments, rebates, and promotions. Customer Focus Understand and respond to customer preferences to improve product selection and pricing. Use customer feedback to optimize category performance. Support community engagement and appreciation events with vendor and store teams. Supplier Management Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure favorable pricing, product availability, and service support.

Requirements:

Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills. Experience with POS systems and EDI processes preferred. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. Strong interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Experience in retail category or pricebookmanagemen highly preferred. If you are passionate about driving category success through strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Alma, AR 72921 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Alma, AR 72921: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person