Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Non-Alcohol)

Who we Are: Yesway, Inc. (“Yesway” or the “Company") (Nasdaq: YSWY), is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 424 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic foodservice offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com . The Opportunity: Yesway is seeking a Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Non-Alcohol) to support one of the company's most strategic merchandise categories. This role partners closely with the Senior Category Manager – Packaged Beverages to execute category plans, maintain merchandising system accuracy, coordinate supplier communications, and support promotional and pricing initiatives across all banners. The Category Specialist plays an important role in ensuring disciplined category execution by maintaining product data integrity, supporting vendor coordination, resolving Direct Store Delivery (DSD) service issues, and preparing reports and insights that help drive category performance. This role offers an opportunity to gain category management experience within a growing convenience retail organization. The position provides exposure to core category management processes while developing the knowledge and skills needed for continued career growth. Position Responsibilities: Category Support Provide the Senior Category Manager – Packaged Beverages with day-to-day administrative and operational support to execute merchandising strategies. Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and materials for category reviews, vendor meetings, and internal planning discussions. Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of planograms in partnership with the Senior Category Manager and Space Planning team to support effective execution of merchandising strategies. Coordinate internal and supplier communication related to promotions, assortment updates, and category initiatives. Collaborate closely with the Category Specialist – Packaged Beverages (Alcohol) to cross-train in both beverage categories, share knowledge and best practices, provide backup support during vacations, absences, and periods of increased workload, and contribute to consistent execution across the Packaged Beverages category. Item Maintenance & Data Integrity Maintain accurate product information including item attributes, cost, retail, UPCs, and pack sizes. Coordinate new item setup, item maintenance, and product discontinuations. Help ensure pricing, promotional, and product data accuracy across merchandising systems. Promotions & Pricing Execution Assist with promotional setup, pricing updates, and promotional calendar coordination. Support tracking and reporting of promotional performance and new item launches. Vendor Coordination & Service Resolution Coordinate with supplier partners to support merchandising initiatives, promotional execution, and new product launches. Work with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and warehouse suppliers to resolve store service issues such as missed deliveries, product availability, and execution concerns. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to address service issues impacting store performance and category execution. Reporting & Cross-Functional Support Pull, organize, and analyze POS and category performance data to support the Senior Category Manager's decision-making. Collaborate with Marketing, Loyalty, Pricebook, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support assigned category initiatives. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of merchandising initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in retail merchandising, category management support, or related retail operations roles preferred. Experience working with product data merchandising systems or reporting systems preferred. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Limited travel may be required (approximately 5% or less). Preferred Skills and Competencies: Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with POS reporting systems a plus. Highly organized, self-motivated, and collaborative team player. ***We do not provide sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without restriction.*** Benefits Medical Dental Vision Company Paid Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Savings Account Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program 401K with Company Match Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Disability Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage Pet Care Plan Legal Insurance Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM2 #LI-ONSITE