Category Manager, Footwear and Apparel

Category Manager, Brand Partnerships (Apparel and Footwear)
Our client is looking for a Manager of Brand Partnerships to lead category strategy and vendor relationships within a dynamic e-commerce environment. You’ll be responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships, optimizing product assortments, and ensuring profitability across multiple categories. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, relationship-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. 

Who You Are:

• 4+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or category management and 2+ years managing vendor or partner relationships

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a results-oriented mindset

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with web analytics tools

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute category strategies to maximize revenue and margins, build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure optimal pricing and product availabilities, and analyze performance data to guide pricing, promotions, and assortment decisions

• Forecast budgets and manage inventory planning for assigned categories

• Identify new brand opportunities and lead successful product launches

What does this position pay?

• Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location. The expected range for this role is $75k – $105k. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

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