Senior Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance the accessory merchandising strategy for uBreakiFix by Asurion across both in-store and e-commerce platforms.

• Analyze internal and industry data to evaluate the size of the accessories market.

• Direct product strategy, assortment, inventory forecasting, lifecycle management, merchandising, vendor relationships, and negotiations.

• Manage accessory P&L performance, which includes revenue, gross margin, and inventory turnover.

• Collaborate with buying, pricing, marketing, finance, demand planning, operations, and other cross-functional teams.

• Oversee e-commerce merchandising, focusing on assortment, P&L, product listings, and promotional schedules.

• Work alongside franchisees to encourage adoption and enhancements within the accessory business.

• Advise on store construction and renovations to optimize accessory front-of-house flow and implement the new strategy.

• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning processes for the accessories segment.

• Cultivate relationships across departments and management levels while anticipating coaching requirements.

• Travel approximately 20%, which may include overnight stays.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree along with relevant experience.

• 3–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management, with a preference for visual merchandising experience.

• Extensive knowledge of retail and visual merchandising, buying, assortment planning, and lifecycle management.

• Capability to lead within a global, matrixed environment.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to structure and conduct analyses.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adept in assortment planning, merchandising, and planogram software.

• Experience in collaborating globally across various locations, teams, and business functions.

• Proven track record of developing and presenting complex information to senior leadership and influencing decisions.

• Experience in aligning projects and initiatives with key business goals.

• Excellent presentation, communication (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills, and comfort with ambiguity.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential communications.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20%, including overnight trips.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative work environment.