Director of Category Management

Misfits Market

Director of Category Management overseeing strategy and performance for product categories at Misfits Market. Driving profitability and competitive advantage in a mission-driven startup environment.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creation and execution of long-term category strategies
Set clear objectives for category growth, profitability, and market share
Define category vision and direction
Partner with senior leadership in Brand, Marketing, Inventory Planning, and Operations
Collaborate with the Private Label team
Lead communication with the Marketing team for campaigns and product launches
Support the cultivation of strong vendor relationships
Review supplier performance and guide direct reports
Utilize internal and 3rd-party data to shape strategic decisions
Build relationships and manage contracts with 3rd-party data providers
Responsible for building a cohesive, high-performing team
Set clear expectations, offer support, and foster a positive work culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of experience in Category Management (Overall food, ecomm, and digital experience preferred)
2+ years of managing 2+ direct reports is required
Bachelor’s Degree required
Deep understanding of merchandising and marketing principles tied to ecommerce
Expertise in KPI inputs, macro/micro trends, and product technical specifications (nutritional standards, materials, etc.)
Knowledge of industry standards and certifications (Organic, Fair Trade, safety regulations)
Technical expertise in quality control standards (shelf life, packaging durability, food safety)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Monthly Stipend to spend on Misfits Market
Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
Life Insurance
401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Category ManagementKPI inputsmerchandising principlesmarketing principlesquality control standardsfood safetynutritional standardspackaging durabilityecommercedata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrelationship managementteam buildingstrategic thinkingsupportive managementpositive work cultureobjective settingvendor relationship cultivation

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeOrganic certificationFair Trade certificationfood safety certification