Manager, Category Management – Marketplace

Nordstrom

Manager of Category Management at Nordstrom responsible for driving product sales and managing Marketplace sellers. Leading category strategy, team performance, and seller support in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,500 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and inform subdivision assortment plans, setting AOR strategy and initiatives that align to total MP priorities; drive category strategy and acquisition strategy by identifying and prioritizing whitespace opportunities
Analyze data and connect with Acquisition on new performance signals to inform quarterly replans; build category-level forecasts that identify gaps and surface sourcing priorities across your AOR
Lead Scaled Events strategy, planning, and seller outreach at scale; serve as rotating Scaled Events captain and establish enticed savings events – setting category + seller strategy and impact to plan
Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior NMG leadership, serving as Liaison to NMG and Liaison for Acquisition; partner with Onboarding Liaison and eComm Merch to align go-to-market strategies and ensure seamless seller integration at scale
Optimize relationships with T1 Sellers and Strategic T2 accounts through structured connects and business reviews; set seasonal and hallmark curated category strategy, highlighting key categories and sellers (existing + in pipeline) to drive competitive selection and best-in-class customer experience
Partner with Digital Merchandising on high-heat brand launches and large-scale site visibility initiatives; work cross-functionally across Buying, Customer Care, Marketing, and Product Management to build efficiencies, advocate for sellers, and enhance internal capabilities across the team
Lead, develop, and manage a team– deploying each team member’s strengths against the right category priorities, coaching individuals to grow their skills, and creating clear accountability structures so the team drives results across seller support, assortment execution, and scaled events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience, required
5+ years professional experience in a large matrixed organization, with 1+ years managing or mentoring teams
Proficiency with date-driven decision-making skills and technology systems required
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, build efficiencies at scale, and prioritize smartly across competing opportunities to drive measurable business outcomes
Experience in retail merchandising, assortment planning, or promotional strategy as a merchant, seller/brand, or digital merchandiser; experience managing scaled events or large promotional campaigns a plus
Comfortable with constant change, building and iterating processes regularly
Strong relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and cultivate high-value external seller partnerships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscategory strategyforecastingassortment planningpromotional strategyretail merchandisingperformance signalsbusiness reviewsseller integrationdigital merchandising

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentrelationship managementinfluencingcoachingaccountabilityefficiency buildingprioritizationadaptabilitycommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration