Misfits Market

Director of Category Management

Misfits Market

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $155,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

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

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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