Hybrid Retail Category Manager: Growth & Strategy

applegreen; Montvale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Earned Wage Access

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee referral

Pet insurance

Job summary

Applegreen is seeking a Category Manager to develop category strategies and manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor partnerships. The role collaborates with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and vendors to optimize offerings and deliver plans aligned with business objectives.

The candidate should be highly analytical, commercially driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business or related field.
• Experience in retail buying, category management, merchandising, or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and merchandising plans.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead vendor negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver category plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PDI

Job description

Applegreen is seeking a Category Manager to develop category strategies and manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor partnerships. The role collaborates with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and vendors to optimize offerings and deliver plans aligned with business objectives.

The candidate should be highly analytical, commercially driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.