Assistant Category Manager – Scholastic Dollars Program

Scholastic

Assistant Category Manager supporting category strategies in Scholastic's publishing division. Collaborating across departments and leveraging data for book program success.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Assistant Category Manager supports the execution and optimization of category strategies by leveraging data, managing key operational processes, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
This role is responsible for maintaining accurate and actionable data, supporting e-commerce readiness, and contributing to special projects that enhance category performance.
Working closely with the Senior Category Manager or Director, the Assistant Category Manager plays a critical role in translating strategic direction into execution, ensuring alignment across merchandising, marketing, and supply chain functions.
Manage and maintain category data integrity across systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates, including item descriptions, images, online search keywords, supplemental data, and starred reviews.
Monitor category performance and prepare regular reporting and insights for leadership review.
Analyze sales, margin, and market data—including Scholastic Dollars performance, publishing industry trends, and children’s market insights—to support category strategy development and identify opportunities for growth.
Execute category strategies as directed by the Senior Category Manager or Director, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, inventory planning, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of category initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three (3) years of equivalent professional experience required
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications; intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred
Demonstrated analytical capabilities with experience in data management and database maintenance
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in work output
Excellent written communication skills, including grammar, editing, and proofreading proficiency
Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment (remote or in-office)
Prior experience in Category Management, retail buying, or merchandising is preferred
Familiarity with and enthusiasm for books and publishing strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

data managementdatabase maintenanceanalytical capabilitiescategory strategy developmentsales analysismargin analysismarket data analysise-commerce readinessreportingdata integrity

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementcommunication skillsattention to detailself-motivatedability to manage multiple prioritieswritten communicationeditingproofreadingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree