Strategic Category Manager: Growth & Analytics Lead

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market is seeking a Category Manager to drive strategic direction and profitability across key product categories in the New York retail environment.

You will analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to develop category strategies, optimize assortment, and plan promotions that maximize sales and margin growth. Strong collaboration with merchandising, supply chain, and sales teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 3+ years in category management or retail.
• Experience in sales forecasting and inventory management in retail.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with sales and profitability goals.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize assortment.
• Collaborate with merchandising and supply chain to ensure product availability and efficient inventory management.
• Lead sales forecasting to accurately predict demand and adjust plans.
• Plan and implement promotional activities with marketing and sales to drive category performance.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry developments to stay competitive.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on category performance and initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support category objectives.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Retail merchandising

Sales forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Category management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market is seeking a Category Manager to drive strategic direction and profitability across key product categories in the New York retail environment.

You will analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to develop category strategies, optimize assortment, and plan promotions that maximize sales and margin growth. Strong collaboration with merchandising, supply chain, and sales teams is essential.