Job Description
Circle K is looking for a new colleague to join our team as:
European Merchandising Project and Execution Manager
Type of Employment:
Permanent
Location:
Dublin / Europe
Visa requirements:
A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)
THE ROLE
The European Merchandising Project and Execution Manager reporting to Director of Merchandising is an exciting merchandising excellence centric role, providing guidance and support across many European markets to achieve precision merchandising standards. Supporting a customer first approach you will be required to have the lense of the customer when visiting these teams in stores. Coach and provide improvements when standards are not up to our level, and encourage teams to act with speed.
What You'll Do
* Lead in the rollout of Merch projects across Mid Europe such as (Merch Step up, Nova, coffee, Back bar replacement)
* Actively manage projects end to end with the local BU teams
* Co-ordinate regular updates for all stakeholders, like board decks, steerco updates etc.
* Implement, follow and use project management processes and systems to ensure progress can be easily tracked
* Support on the ground on the BU's during launches
* Review implementation across BU's both on site and using other formats (audits from SMM's / locals PMs)
* Coach and develop teams on the ground to support quicker execution and project momentum.
* Take part in store drawing design & sign off meetings
* Provide support to the wider EU merch team during new project launches where needed
* Build relationships across multiple functions & Teams: Concept, Ops, Food, Marketing, BU teams
* Prepare rollout plans and share updates on timings
* Vendor relationship building & management
* Support pilots and trials in selected stores, capture lessons learned for future projects & recommend improvements before full scale rollouts
* Snag / issue management and follow up, resolving issues quickly to minimize disruption.
What You'll Need
* Flexibility with travel, this role will require the successful candidate to visit BU's, work in store across multiple markets to execute projects. Travelling will amount for up to 75% of the role while 25% will be spent in local support office planning, preparing & reporting.
* Complete the ACT merchandising training.
* Experience leading & engaging people to support with project buy-in from all stakeholders
* Coordinate and deliver multiple projects in fast-paced environments
* Execution of projects / initiatives end to end experience
* Project Management training desired but not essential
* Comfortable managing projects from concept through to store execution and handover
* Able to troubleshoot issues in real time and adapt plans quickly
* Good communication skills
* Flexible and adaptable when priorities change
* Good understanding of store operations desired but not essential.
WHY WORK WITH US
* Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 4 years in a row.
* Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
* Possibility to enrol in stock purchase plan.
* Employee discount on fuel.
* Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
INTERESTED?
We encourage you to apply by
25th January 2026
We are looking forward to your application
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