Private Label Merchandising Manager

CK Circle K Stores Inc.

Location: IE
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Posted 3 days ago

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Key skills in this ad

Skills and tools

Retail
Brand management
Procurement
Marketing
Testing
Logistics
Sales
Project management

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

Bachelor

About this role

Job Description

THE TEAM

The Proprietary Brands Team is part of the European Merchandising Team. Our Private Label is a reliable and trusted core and at the heart of creating products of many of our product categories that customers choose every day. As a Central European function supporting 12 markets, we drive the development and growth of Circle K's proprietary brand portfolio, delivering innovative, high-quality products that strengthen customer loyalty and fuel business growth.

Working as part of the wider Pan-European Merchandise Team, we collaborate across markets to bring exciting products and compelling value to millions of customers every day. Our work is a key driver of Circle K's promise to Make It Easy and deliver Compelling Value. Every product we launch helps bring our brand to life, creating a distinctive customer experience, strengthening our retail brand, and setting us apart from the competition.

We're a team that combines creativity, commercial thinking, and customer insight to shape the future of our offer and make a real impact across Europe for our customers.

THE ROLE

Reporting to Merchandise Director of Europe, you will manage categories within our private brand portfolio and be responsible for overall profitable growth across all our markets in Europe. Role will include category, brand management, concept development, product procurement and sourcing, supplier relations and marketing. The role will work closely with internal departments such as Procurement, Data & Analytics, Design, Marketing and Quality Assurance.

If you enjoy a dynamic environment, with varying and evolving priorities, as well as the opportunity to work in a truly global organisation with huge scope for growth and future career progression, then get in touch with us today.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Manage and develop selected categories within the proprietary brand business, including securing optimal product assortment, competitive COGS through procurement, improved profitability, and differentiation in our markets.
Develop partnerships with manufacturers to secure viable and sustainable sourcing, logistics and sales growth.
Secure implementation of packaging, branding, design, and legal requirement compliance for all products in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Work with the Brand & Marketing teams to define communication objectives, strategies, and action plans for marketing execution.
Collaborate with Circle K Business units in Europe to secure support, adaptation, and implementation of all products, offers, programs and strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Bachelor or master’s degree in business or marketing management.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience from related field (category, brand, product development/sourcing, marketing, merchandising).
Commercial mindset and experience from retail, FMCG, CPG.
Experience in Project Management.
Strong communicative skills, with the ability to work holistically and systematically.
Collaborates well in an international team environment, across functions.
Strong navigational skills, in an international matrix organization.
All business is conducted in English
Strong skills in basic office tools as Excel, Power Point, Teams, One Note.

WHY WORK WITH US

*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 enrol in stock purchase plan.
Employee discount on fuel
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.

INTERESTED?

Please apply by Nov 27, 2026

Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)

Contact person:

Niall Mangan

*European Director of Merch, Centre Store*[niall.mangan@circlekeurope.com](mailto:niall.mangan@circlekeurope.com)

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.

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