Category Manager: Merch & Growth Leader (401k, PTO, Bonus)

Duty Free Americas; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parking Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Duty Free Americas in San Francisco is seeking a Category Manager to drive sales and operational excellence across the assigned category. The role focuses on brand presence, inventory allocation, and collaboration with corporate buying teams to optimize in-store displays and promotions.

Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of retail management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work outside regular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-4 years of retail management experience, preferably in airport/travel retail or high-volume settings.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and merchandise allocation across category.
• Curate brand presence per corporate standards and optimize store displays.
• Manage stock transfers and replenishment (min/max) for assigned categories.
• Coordinate pricing, promotions, and terms with stores.
• Engage with vendor visits and communicate needs to buying teams.
• Provide sales training and product knowledge to staff.
• Develop sales strategies to meet monthly targets and grow category performance.
• Ensure 100% product availability in stores from warehouse stock.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Merchandise allocation

Category planning

Time management

Planning

Delegation

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/merchandising

Job description

Duty Free Americas in San Francisco is seeking a Category Manager to drive sales and operational excellence across the assigned category. The role focuses on brand presence, inventory allocation, and collaboration with corporate buying teams to optimize in-store displays and promotions.

Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of retail management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work outside regular hours as needed.