Turn consumer insights and market trends into actionable automotive category strategies for Canadian Tire’s stores and digital channels.

As Category Business Manager, you will develop and execute three-year plans for Auto Cleaning categories. Your work connects assortment architecture, lifecycle management, innovation pipelines, pricing, promotions, and customer value. You will serve as a subject matter expert for Autoshop Equipment, Auto Electronics, and Oil Change & Fuel Accessories while coordinating execution across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Translate customer and market insights into executable category plans
- Manage assortment lifecycles across brands and private label
- Establish promotions balancing customer value, competitiveness, and margin
- Partner with Marketing, Digital, Supply Chain,



and Store Operations
- Lead CBAs and partners through coaching and prioritization

Requirements:

- Five years of category management or progressive relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to execute plans achieving performance targets
- Superior innovation management and consumer-focused initiative delivery
- Leadership presence, accountability, and results delivery track record
- Ability to influence stakeholders and travel two to four weeks yearly

Use category strategy, retail expertise, and cross-functional leadership to improve automotive experiences in stores and online.

📌 Automotive Retail Category Strategy Manager (Front of Yonge)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Front of Yonge