Category Manager (Decor)Department: Category Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vancouver
Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000 / year
DescriptionYou may have worked previously as a Product Line Manager, Buyer, Merchant, or Merchandiser - preferably in a retail-focused environment.
What You'll DoBe accountable for the performance (revenue and profitability) of an assigned Article product category - in this case, it is our "Decor" category.
- Utilize customer, market, and competitor research and trend information to develop and drive the implementation of our product strategy.
- Identify, document, and prioritize investment proposals for category growth that help grow your category's share of the market.
- Work with your partners in the product and sourcing organizations to bring your product strategy to life.
- Drive team performance against category and departmental objectives by ensuring direct reports consistently achieve defined KPIs, meet project timelines, and uphold high standards of quality and execution.
- Act as a champion of the customer internally, negotiating performance commitments on behalf of our customer with function owners across the business.
- Own pricing and promotional-pricing strategy for your category, ensuring we meet revenue and margin targets.
- Analyze category performance with the ability to dive deep into the details and present high-level insights that translate into actions.
- We use G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device.
Who You Are- 7+ years of experience in a Merchandising, Product Line Management, Merchant, or Category Management position.
- Proven track record of driving revenue with your assortment/product line decisions.
- Strong analytical capabilities - taking raw data, organizing it in excel/google sheets, and then deriving insights.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills - you'll be working with multiple departments so this is key!
- A track record of successful partnership - both internally and externally. You make performance commitments and work to deliver against them consistently.
- Legally able to work in Canada.
- Completion of criminal background check.
Perks & BenefitsWealth: - The salary range is $115,000 to $140,000
- Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team's budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
- We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
- 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
Life:- 20 days of vacation*
- 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
- 6 well-being (sick) days
- Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
- Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Total Health:- Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits
- $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
- TELUS Health App
- Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
- Virtual medical appointments
Office Space:- The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
- Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
- Standup desks can be requested too
- Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
- Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
- Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
- A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
Getting here:- Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
- Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
- 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
Extra:- 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
*Prorated
