Associate Category Manager

Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club Inc•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the management of product portfolios and category growth strategies by assisting with product evaluations, competitive market research, and collaboration across teams to execute category development initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
2+ years of experience in dietary supplement industry and/or product development
Proficient with MS Excel
Excellent research, presentation and communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in category management and marketing strongly preferred
Experience reviewing and/or working with legal contracts preferred

Responsibilities

Support regular evaluation of products within assigned categories to identify growth opportunities and potential portfolio gaps
Support the development of product upgrade, improvement, and promotional recommendations based on sales and market data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Discovery Research, Legal, Purchasing, and QA/QC to support category projects and product launches
Gather and analyze sales reports, market trends, and competitive intelligence to inform category decisions
Assist with managing vendor relationships, including coordinating promotional activities
Contribute to the preparation of licensing and supplier agreements in partnership with the Legal department under senior guidance
Ensure trademarks are used correctly and consistently across labels, ads, the website, and all marketing materials; review before release and coordinate corrections
Support the execution of product development initiatives by providing market and competitive insights during early and late stages of development
Prepare materials and presentations to communicate category performance and project updates to product development and discovery research teams
Assist with customer and consumer feedback collection through surveys and data analysis to better align product offers with market needs
Create and update sales tools and product positioning documents for internal teams such as Wholesale and Marketing
Assist in identifying and executing opportunities to enhance the Life Extension brand and individual product visibility, including sponsorships, industry awards, and innovative marketing collaborations
Support the Category Manager in special projects as assigned, including mentorship opportunities and process improvements
Travel as needed to support vendor meetings and team collaboration
Two onsite days per week is an essential function of this position
Additional duties as needed