Growth-Driven Apparel & Accessories Category Lead

Erincondren; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Marco Fine Arts in Austin seeks a Category Manager, Apparel & Accessories to own strategy, assortment, sourcing direction, and growth of the category. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, R&D, Design, and Operations to bring new apparel and accessories to market and drive category expansion.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in apparel product development, strong vendor management, and cross-functional execution.

Competenze

• 2-4+ years of experience in apparel, accessories, product development, sourcing, merchandising, category management, or related field.
• Demonstrated success managing product assortments, sourcing initiatives, or category growth programs from concept through launch.
• Strong knowledge of apparel blanks, decoration methods, sourcing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing vendors and supplier relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple departments and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and related business tools.
• Experience within print-on-demand, apparel manufacturing, ecommerce, promotional products, or branded merchandise is highly preferred.
• Experience working with licensed brands, artists, entertainment properties, or retail programs is a plus.

Mansioni

• Serve as the primary intake point for new apparel and accessories opportunities.
• Evaluate feasibility, prioritize projects, and coordinate cross-functional execution.
• Partner with Account Management & Sales to align customer needs with operational capabilities.
• Own the Apparel & Accessories category strategy and growth plan.
• Lead assortment strategy and product selection for the category, working closely with Purchasing and the Inventory Demand Planner to evaluate performance and gaps.
• Develop and maintain curated assortments that balance quality, profitability, and market demand.
• Identify opportunities to expand the assortment, improve category performance, and drive revenue growth.
• Partner with Purchasing to support vendor evaluations, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations.
• Build strong vendor relationships and onboarding of best-in-class suppliers.

Conoscenze

Apparel product development

Sourcing

Category management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Marco Fine Arts in Austin seeks a Category Manager, Apparel & Accessories to own strategy, assortment, sourcing direction, and growth of the category. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, R&D, Design, and Operations to bring new apparel and accessories to market and drive category expansion.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in apparel product development, strong vendor management, and cross-functional execution.