Omnichannel Category Leader & GM Director

Best Buy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discount

Retirement resources

Well-being support

LOA & PTO

Job summary

Best Buy is seeking a Category General Manager Director in Minnesota to lead category strategy, vendor relations, and P&L management with an omnichannel focus.

The role anchors on a hybrid schedule: on-site at the Richfield corporate office Monday–Thursday and remote on Fridays. You will guide a 10–15 person team and align with category leaders to deliver customer experiences and financial goals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, demand planning, e-commerce, financial planning, or marketing
• 3 years of managing cross-functional teams
• 2 years of people management experience
• Experience developing an end-to-end strategic vision

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision and guide category strategy to deliver strong customer experiences and financial outcomes in support of the larger company strategy, while competing in an evolving omnichannel marketplace environment.
• Lead assortment and promotional strategies for all aspects of merchandising, demand planning, and ecommerce within the portfolio, including managing P&L and inventory health within assigned Category.
• Effectively represent and communicate the category strategy to category peers, key vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Partner with Best Buy Marketplace team to incorporate a holistic category approach that is competitive in the broader marketplace.
• Drive strategic alignment and long-term value through vendor relationships, program negotiations, and industry influence.
• Leverage data, trends, and market insights to drive decisions, optimize operations, and anticipate demand shifts.
• Collaborate with CX and analytics teams to understand customer needs and shape category strategy with a digital-first mindset.
• Focus on building a high-performing team through trust, development, and resource management.
• Prioritize coaching and growth plans to strengthen future talent and manage workload.
• Demonstrate peer-to-peer leadership and influence outcomes across teams without formal authority.

Job description

Best Buy is seeking a Category General Manager Director in Minnesota to lead category strategy, vendor relations, and P&L management with an omnichannel focus.

The role anchors on a hybrid schedule: on-site at the Richfield corporate office Monday–Thursday and remote on Fridays. You will guide a 10–15 person team and align with category leaders to deliver customer experiences and financial goals.