Category Manager
Chewy · Plantation, FL
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Category Manager
We are seeking a highly driven, business-minded Category Manager to own the end-to-end performance of a strategic brand or portfolio. This role carries full accountability for P&L, growth strategy, and execution, spanning merchandising, marketing, and operational levers.
You’ll operate at the intersection of analytics, vendor partnerships, and ecommerce execution, with high visibility and a direct impact on revenue growth and customer experience. This is an opportunity to think and act like a General Manager, not just a functional contributor.
If you’re energized by ownership, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to scale a business within a customer-obsessed, high-growth company, this role is built for you.
Why This Role
- - True Ownership: Lead a business end-to-end—strategy, P&L, and execution
- - High Impact: Directly influence revenue growth and customer experience
- - Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner across marketing, supply chain, and vendor ecosystems
- - Scale & Growth: Build and grow brands within a Fortune 500 environment
- - Builder Mindset: Launch new products, test ideas, and drive innovation within your category
Key Responsibilities
- • Own category or brand performance, including P&L management and growth targets
- • Develop and execute strategies across pricing, assortment, promotions, and merchandising
- • Analyze performance data to identify opportunities and drive decision-making
- • Build and manage vendor relationships, including negotiations and joint business planning
- • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations to deliver results
- • Identify and launch new products or initiatives to accelerate category growth
- • Continuously optimize the customer experience while driving commercial outcomes
Must-Have Qualifications
- • 4+ years of experience in category management, brand management, or similar commercial roles
- • Strong blend of analytical skills, business ownership, and vendor interaction
- • Experience in ecommerce, retail, or related category environments
- • Demonstrated business acumen across pricing, assortment, promotions, and P&L ownership
- • Proven ability to manage vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
- • Data-driven mindset with a track record of turning insights into action
- • Success operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Preferred Qualifications
- • Experience scaling new or emerging brands or categories
- • Exposure to supply chain, forecasting, and inventory planning
- • Track record of launching new products or go-to-market strategies
- • Background in tech-enabled retail (e.g., marketplaces, DTC)
- • Strong operator mindset—able to execute, not just strategize
- • Comfort with ambiguity and using data to guide decisions
- • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment
- • Demonstrated success in growing revenue or improving category performance