Category Manager (Decor)

Article•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$115,000 - CA$140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In the Category Management Team, you’ll create results by bringing vision to your assigned product line/category. You’re 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).

Requirements

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 - you'll 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.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in a retail-focused environment.

Responsibilities

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 category’s 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.

Benefits

The salary range is $115,000 to $140,000
Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
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
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
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
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
45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)