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Salary
$130k – $500k
Location
2 Locations
Work mode
on-site
Type
full-time
Company size
10,000+ people
First seen
1w ago
Last seen
3d ago
Overview
Category Manager
Location:
Austin, TX (In Office), Pearland, TX (In Office)
Pay Range
$130,000 – $500,000+ total compensation
This is
not a title-based range.
It is a
capability-based range.
Compensation Philosophy
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$130k–$200k:
Proven category manager, strong executor
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$200k–$300k:
High-performing category owner, trusted decision‑maker
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$400k–$500k+:
Rare contributor who consistently drives outsized financial impact
The Role
Buc-ee’s is hiring
Category Managers
to own and grow major merchandise categories.
This role sits at the intersection of
strategy, analytics, pricing, merchandising, and supplier relationships.
You will not just analyze performance. You will
own category outcomes and drive decisions that materially impact revenue and margin.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
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Creating and developing a long-term plan and ongoing strategy for development of the category
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Own category performance
: sales, margin, pricing, assortment, and execution
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Build
long-term category strategy and annual operating plans
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Lead
pricing strategy, competitive positioning, and assortment planning
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Identify and close
category opportunity gaps
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Lead
SKU rationalization and promotion strategy
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Develop and manage
supplier relationships and negotiations
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Translate data into
clear operational decisions
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Conduct field visits to improve
store-level execution
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Build
executive-level reporting and decision support
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Lead cross-functional initiatives with
merchandising, operations, and IT
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Project management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timeline
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Develop key supplier relationships for category management initiatives
Who This Role Is For
This role is for
high judgment operators who:
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Are comfortable
owning decisions, not just analysis
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Think strategically about
category growth and profitability
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Communicate insights to executives
without noise
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Care about
results more than titles
Category experience is valuable, but
high capability operators who learn quickly can succeed here.
Required Capabilities
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Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
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Strong experience working with
large retail or operational datasets
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Experience building
pricing, assortment, or category strategy
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Data visualization experience (Tableau, MicroStrategy, or similar)
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Strong written and verbal communication
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Ability to manage
complex projects and multiple priorities
Education & Experience
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BA/BS + 2–4 years relevant experience
or
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Master’s degree + 1–2 years relevant experience
We value
capability 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 an
in-office role. Remote work is not available.
Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.
Legal
Buc-ee’s, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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