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Category Manager (Decor)Article • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category Manager (Decor)

Category Manager (Decor)

Article • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$140.00 daily
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Hi there were Article. Since 2013 we have been reinventing the furniture industry one sofa at a time its not easy it requires solving challenging meaningful problems. This is where you come in as a Category Manager youll bring our brand to life through a product assortment that captures customers hearts. This role in particular will focus on managing our Decor category.
You may have worked previously as a Product Line Manager Buyer Merchant or Merchandiser - preferably in a retail-focused environment.
Why We Need You:
In the Category Management Team youll create results by bringing vision to your assigned product line/category. Youre motivated by numbers and understand how to translate these into revenue growth. Data is a big part of this role but so is a passion for Decor and furniture. You will be someone who takes the numbers and derives insights - sometimes this is done ad hoc! Make sure your Excel skills are on point.
The Category Manager is key to the success of our brand and is a critical leadership role within our brand function and will support ownership of the P&L for their respective categories. Our Decor category is something we are building from the ground up; we need someone who is okay with a little chaos and undefined processes (compared to our other categories in the business).
Why Article
As a Particle (people of Article) you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging meaningful problems the best way you can. That means youre trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (youre the expert after all). Youll do all this while growing your skills within a company redefining the furniture industry.
About the Category Management team:
The Category Management team is at the epicenter of revenue generation for Article. We are a team of 16 - with a mix of Specialists Junior/Category Managers and Directors reporting to our VP Category Management - Rebecca Andrews.
We are a hybrid team - youll be in the office 3 days per week (typically this looks like Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday).

What Youll Do


Be accountable for the performance (revenue and profitability) of an assigned Article product category - in this case it is our Decor category.
  • Utilize customer market and competitor research and trend information to develop and drive the implementation of our product strategy.
  • Identify document and prioritize investment proposals for category growth that help grow your categorys share of the market.
  • Work with your partners in the product and sourcing organizations to bring your product strategy to life.
  • Drive team performance against category and departmental objectives by ensuring direct reports consistently achieve defined KPIs meet project timelines and uphold high standards of quality and execution.
  • Act as a champion of the customer internally negotiating performance commitments on behalf of our customer with function owners across the business.
  • Own pricing and promotional-pricing strategy for your category ensuring we meet revenue and margin targets.
  • Analyze category performance with the ability to dive deep into the details and present high-level insights that translate into actions.
  • We use G Suite (Gmail Sheets Google Docs Meet etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate with your choice of Mac or PC device.

Who You Are


  • 7 years of experience in a Merchandising Product Line Management Merchant or Category Management position.
  • Proven track record of driving revenue with your assortment/product line decisions.
  • Strong analytical capabilities - taking raw data organizing it in excel/google sheets and then deriving insights.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills - youll be working with multiple departments so this is key!
  • A track record of successful partnership - both internally and externally. You make performance commitments and work to deliver against them consistently.
  • Legally able to work in Canada.
  • Completion of criminal background check.

Perks & Benefits


Wealth:
  • The salary range is $115000 to $140000
    • Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills knowledge work experience and the hiring teams budget which is based on business needs market compensation data and internal equity
  • We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
  • 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
Life:
  • 20 days of vacation*
  • 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
  • 6 well-being (sick) days
  • Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
  • Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Total Health:
  • Excellent extended health dental and vision benefits
  • $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
  • TELUS Health App
    • Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
    • Virtual medical appointments
Office Space:
  • The Article HQ is a converted warehouse with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
  • Work from your desk an Article sofa collaboration spaces or a private meeting room
    • Standup desks can be requested too
  • Our kitchens are stocked with salty sweet and healthy snacks & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
  • Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
  • Pickleball badminton and table tennis matches happen from very competitive to very casual
  • A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
Getting here:
  • Free street parking (first come first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
  • Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
  • 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
Extra:
  • 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
*Prorated






Required Experience:

Manager


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 115000 - 140000
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