Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own category or brand performance, including P&L management and growth targets
• Develop and execute strategies across pricing, assortment, promotions, and merchandising
• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities and drive decision-making
• Build and manage vendor relationships, including negotiations and joint business planning
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations to deliver results
• Identify and launch new products or initiatives to accelerate category growth
• Continuously optimize the customer experience while driving commercial outcomes

Must-Have Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in category management, brand management, or similar commercial roles
• Strong blend of analytical skills, business ownership, and vendor interaction
• Experience in ecommerce, retail, or related category environments
• Demonstrated business acumen across pricing, assortment, promotions, and P&L ownership
• Proven ability to manage vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
• Data-driven mindset with a track record of turning insights into action
• Success operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling new or emerging brands or categories
• Exposure to supply chain, forecasting, and inventory planning
• Track record of launching new products or go-to-market strategies
• Background in tech-enabled retail (e.g., marketplaces, DTC)
• Strong operator mindset—able to execute, not just strategize
• Comfort with ambiguity and using data to guide decisions
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment
• Demonstrated success in growing revenue or improving category performance