Category Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Category Manager in United States.

This role is a key driver of category growth, responsible for shaping product strategy, optimizing assortments, and improving overall performance across a dynamic e-commerce environment. You will own end-to-end category management, leveraging data, customer insights, and market trends to identify opportunities that enhance revenue and competitive positioning. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies. You will also manage vendor relationships and product lifecycles, ensuring the right mix of products is available to meet customer demand. This is a highly analytical and strategic role where your decisions directly impact business growth and customer experience. You will operate in a fast-paced environment that values ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies based on market trends, customer insights, competitive analysis, and business goals
• Own product lifecycle management, including launches, performance evaluation, optimization, and retirement decisions
• Identify and recommend new products and vendor partnerships aligned with category growth and profitability targets
• Conduct assortment planning and regularly review product performance to improve category effectiveness
• Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and evaluate supplier performance to optimize value and margins
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of category initiatives
• Analyze market data, pricing trends, and customer behavior to inform merchandising and promotional strategies
• Develop product roadmaps, ROI analysis, and business cases to support strategic category decisions
• Translate customer feedback and market insights into actionable improvements across product assortments
• Support promotional planning and product education initiatives to drive engagement and sales growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or product-related roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with retail or e-commerce systems
• Experience managing product lifecycles and assortment planning in a commercial environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in cross-functional or remote team leadership is a plus
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making
• E-commerce experience and familiarity with digital merchandising strategies is preferred
• Industry knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or similar categories is an advantage
• Exposure to AI tools for productivity and analysis is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary between 90,000 and 115,000 USD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
• Flexible paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Annual professional development budget to support career growth
• Home office stipend and company-provided equipment
• Employee assistance program including mental health, financial, and legal support
• Remote work flexibility within eligible U.S. states
• Additional perks including wellness initiatives, discounts, and recognition programs
• Equity participation through ownership programs tied to company performance

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1