Technology Category Manager - Campus Store Growth

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Campus Store is seeking a Product Manager – Technology to lead the technology category in partnership with the Senior Manager of Merchandising. You will work with leading technology brands to curate a relevant, productive assortment for students, faculty, staff, and campus users.

Responsibilities include overseeing assortment planning, vendor coordination, product lifecycle, pricing, inventory analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Fulfillment, Ecommerce, Marketing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of related work experience, or a master's with 2 years.
• Experience in retail buying, merchandising, inventory planning, vendor management, or related function.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to interpret sales data.
• Experience with ERP/inventory/product information systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Experience supporting product launches, promotions, vendor programs, or omnichannel retail execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology category strategy, assortment plans, seasonal priorities, and financial goals.
• Support buying by researching products and evaluating vendors; prepare purchase information and coordinate orders.
• Coordinate product launches, availability, vendor programs, training, and issue resolution.
• Manage the product lifecycle from introduction through end of life, including transitions and aging inventory.
• Monitor category performance using sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, weeks of supply, and YoY results.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planning and Fulfillment on forecasting, replenishment, and in-stock performance.
• Maintain accurate product records in ERP and related systems (pricing, cost, status, specs, attributes).
• Coordinate with Ecommerce and Marketing for product content and launch details.
• Work with store leaders to communicate knowledge, launches, promotions, availability, and priorities.
• Execute pricing and promotions; support markdowns and sell-through for aging inventory.
• Ensure assortment aligns with university standards, purchasing requirements, and policies.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and escalate risks as needed.
• Prepare analyses and updates translating performance into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, supply chain, marketing, technology, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

University Campus Store is seeking a Product Manager – Technology to lead the technology category in partnership with the Senior Manager of Merchandising. You will work with leading technology brands to curate a relevant, productive assortment for students, faculty, staff, and campus users.

Responsibilities include overseeing assortment planning, vendor coordination, product lifecycle, pricing, inventory analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Fulfillment, Ecommerce, Marketing,