Merchandising Product Owner

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Merchandising Product Owner is responsible for supporting the product management lifecycle for merchandising related technologies.

This individual will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring that our products meet customer needs and align with company goals.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborates with stakeholders to communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals.

• Prioritizes and manages the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with stakeholder priorities and company objectives.

• Elicits, documents, and clarifies business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering feedback and ensuring their needs are met.

• Partners closely with various cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

• Participates in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement.

• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to inform product development and identify opportunities for innovation.

• Develops understanding of the target user, the end-to-end customer experience, the product vision, and success criteria for the product profile.

• Partners with various stakeholders to understand and influence product roadmaps, aggregate and conceive ideas for enhancing product performance and achieving product success/KPIs.

• Reviews analysis and performance monitoring for specified products. Supports problem resolution, resolves issues and acts on feedback to inform product iterations and improvements.

• Stays updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance merchandising technologies and meet business needs

What We're Looking For:

• 2-4 years’ experience in product management or related field.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year College or University or equivalent experience required.

• High levels of computer literacy regarding data management systems (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, Access, MicroStrategy, Tableau).

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and principles.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and principles.

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You 

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.   

To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with stakeholders to communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals.
• Prioritizes and manages the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with stakeholder priorities and company objectives.
• Elicits, documents, and clarifies business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering feedback and ensuring their needs are met.
• Partners closely with various cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Participates in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to inform product development and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Develops understanding of the target user, the end-to-end customer experience, the product vision, and success criteria for the product profile.
• Partners with various stakeholders to understand and influence product roadmaps, aggregate and conceive ideas for enhancing product performance and achieving product success/KPIs.
• Reviews analysis and performance monitoring for specified products. Supports problem resolution, resolves issues and acts on feedback to inform product iterations and improvements.
• Stays updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance merchandising technologies and meet business needs

Qualifications:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.