Category Manager - Small Kitchen Appliances

SteelStone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelStone is looking for a Category Manager for Small Kitchen Appliances to provide market insights that guide product development. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of category management experience, focusing on consumer preferences and market trends.

This role requires strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills, with occasional travel for trade shows and market research. The annual salary range is between $90,000 and $120,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, preferably in the small kitchen appliances sector.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging market insights to drive product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and Product Managers to gather market insights and understand consumer preferences.
• Analyze market trend reports, evaluating the competitive landscape and identifying potential market voids.
• Guide the R&D team by providing insights on potential product developments and modifications.

Skills

Market trend analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Category Manager - Small Kitchen Appliances

Full-time

The future of cooking is here! Gourmia is a game-changing small-kitchen-appliance brand that just happens to be the go to for consumers exploring a whole different part of a craft revolution. With a focus on being culinary enablers backed with disruptive innovations, Gourmia has opened up whole new markets for once esoteric products like sous vide, air fryers, pressure cookers, pour-over coffee makers, cold-brew coffee makers, and so much more – hundreds of product SKUs, including Wi-Fi enabled and IoT. We’re getting people into cooking via products that automate the confusing and task-based elements of it so that most anyone, regardless of experience, can cook fresher, better, and healthier meals. Our in-house product-development groups work closely with both chefs and consumers that love to cook. The result is a product pipeline that has earned a reputation for being THE place to look for the next big thing. Driven by a passion for cooking, we were founded by foodies for foodies. If you feel the same way and are ambitious, energetic, and enjoy a fast-paced environment with plenty of challenges and opportunities, come join us in Brooklyn, NY, the foodie capital of the world!

Job Purpose

Serve as the company's expert in the small kitchen appliance category, providing crucial insights to the R&D team about market trends, competitive product assortments, and emerging opportunities, ensuring Gourmia stays ahead of the competition.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with sales teams and Product Managers to gather market insights and understand consumer preferences.
• Analyze market trend reports, evaluating the competitive landscape and identifying potential market voids.
• Guide the R&D team by providing insights on potential product developments and modifications to address market demands.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the product assortments across all retail stores in the small kitchen appliances category.
• Develop and implement category strategies to enhance product performance and market share.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and workshops to stay updated on industry trends and network with industry professionals.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to ensure products are appropriately positioned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, preferably in the small kitchen appliances sector.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging market insights to drive product strategies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of market trends and competitive landscapes in the small kitchen appliances category.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw actionable insights from complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working closely with R&D and product development teams.
• Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with occasional visits to trade shows, retail stores, and meetings with suppliers.
• May require occasional travel, both domestic and international, to attend industry events or conduct market research.

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000