Category Manager - Apparel

Fleet Farm • Appleton, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Apparel Category Manager - Sporting Goods

Fleet Farm is looking for a trend-savvy, data-driven Apparel Category Manager to lead our Sporting Goods categories—shaping strategy, product assortments, and the customer experience across stores and online.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact at a growing retailer known for quality, value, and community. You'll combine apparel knowledge with analytical insight to build assortments that drive sales, maximize profitability, and delight our customers.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in category management, buying, or merchandising—preferably in sporting goods apparel
• Strong understanding of performance fabrics, size curves, seasonal planning, and product lifecycle
• Analytical skills with experience in P&L management, sales analysis, and merchandising tools
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Balanced commercial and creative thinking to turn insights into actionable assortments

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing
• Self-motivated and comfortable making decisions independently
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with autonomy
• Proactive problem-solver with vendors and in-store teams

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy for performance, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel aligned with business goals
• Curate assortments that balance function, durability, and style across men's, women's, and kids' sporting goods apparel
• Analyze sales, margin, pricing, and promotions to optimize performance
• Build vendor partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive private brand development
• Collaborate with Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Inventory Planning
• Stay ahead of trends and customer preferences to anticipate demand and shape assortments

Benefits

• You'll have the freedom to shape category strategy, lead initiatives, and see your ideas come to life across stores and online.
• Join a collaborative, values-driven team and help equip our customers for every adventure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees