Category Specialist

ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC is a joint venture owned by Chevron and Jacksons Food Stores.  The ExtraMile Franchise is currently made up of more than 1,100 convenience stores in Alabama, California, Idaho, Oregon, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah, and Washington.  The formation of the new Company has resulted in opportunities to expand the ExtraMile brand within the current footprint, as well as to other states – resulting in exciting new employment opportunities.  

Category Specialist, Retail Merchandising – Pleasanton, California

We are currently seeking a Category Specialist to support the Category Management team with key initiatives and day-to-day execution. This role will work across departments and with external vendors to help drive category performance and ensure the success of in-store and digital merchandising programs.

What You’ll Do as a Category Specialist:

• Actively participate in supplier/vendor meetings to support promotional and product strategies

• Facilitate collaboration and execution with the Price Book, Loyalty, and Promotional Guide teams

• Support multiple category programs and initiatives with flexibility and adaptability

• Contribute to point-of-purchase (POP) design by offering input on creative ideas, costing, forecasting, and managing digital menu boards

• Support Category Managers with category reviews, data analysis, and presentation development

• Complete ad hoc projects and contribute to new program development

• Serve as point of contact for category issues in the absence of the Category Manager

• Partner with the Rebate team to ensure proper rebate processing and payment collection

• Monitor supplier performance, including promotion conversion and sales gap reporting

• Support resolution of pricing, invoicing, and general category-related issues

• Manage the setup and ongoing maintenance of new and existing items

• Generate and maintain sales, margin, and promotional performance reports

• Analyze category sales trends and provide actionable insights

• Create and maintain field communications, process documentation, and training resources

• Coordinate closely with Sales Builder Specialist and Loyalty Manager to ensure alignment and accurate promotion data entry

• Collaborate with Price Book, suppliers, and stores on vendor setup, item pricing, and placement—working closely with the Space Planning team

• Partner with field teams to ensure successful execution of planograms and merchandising programs

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

• 3–5 years of experience in the retail, convenience store, or category management environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Outlook, and analytical tools

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across cross-functional stakeholders

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong time management abilities and the capacity to meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment