Category Manager

Overview

Category Manager

Location: Austin, TX (In Office), Pearland, TX (In Office)

Pay Range

$130,000 – $500,000+ total compensation

This isnot a title-based range.
It is acapability-based range.

Compensation Philosophy

• $130k–$200k: Proven category manager, strong executor
• $200k–$300k: High-performing category owner, trusted decision‑maker
• $400k–$500k+: Rare contributor who consistently drives outsized financial impact

The Role

Buc-ee’s is hiringCategory Managers to own and grow major merchandise categories.

This role sits at the intersection ofstrategy, analytics, pricing, merchandising, and supplier relationships.

You will not just analyze performance. You willown category outcomes and drive decisions that materially impact revenue and margin.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Creating and developing a long-term plan and ongoing strategy for development of the category
• Own category performance: sales, margin, pricing, assortment, and execution
• Buildlong-term category strategy and annual operating plans
• Leadpricing strategy, competitive positioning, and assortment planning
• Identify and closecategory opportunity gaps
• LeadSKU rationalization and promotion strategy
• Develop and managesupplier relationships and negotiations
• Translate data intoclear operational decisions
• Conduct field visits to improvestore-level execution
• Buildexecutive-level reporting and decision support
• Lead cross-functional initiatives withmerchandising, operations, and IT
• Project management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timeline
• Develop key supplier relationships for category management initiatives

Who This Role Is For

This role is forhigh judgment operators who:

• Are comfortableowning decisions, not just analysis
• Think strategically aboutcategory growth and profitability
• Communicate insights to executiveswithout noise
• Care aboutresults more than titles

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Category experience is valuable, buthigh capability operators who learn quickly can succeed here.

Required Capabilities

• Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
• Strong experience working withlarge retail or operational datasets
• Experience buildingpricing, assortment, or category strategy
• Data visualization experience (Tableau, MicroStrategy, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to managecomplex projects and multiple priorities

Education & Experience

• BA/BS + 2–4 years relevant experience

or

• Master’s degree + 1–2 years relevant experience

We valuecapability and judgment over pedigree.

Benefits

25 days PTO (use it, cash it, or roll it)
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

This is anin-office role. Remote work is not available.

Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.

Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer