Category Manager Jobs
Category Manager jobs are open across retail, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, healthcare, and manufacturing, from associate to director level, with specializations in procurement, private label, and strategic sourcing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities
- Team Member discount up to 30%
- Health, Dental, & Vision insurance available for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
- 401K contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members
- Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
- AND much more!
- Set product assortment for your category based on brand standards and item performance.
- Develop pricing strategy to achieve department financial goals.
- Define the promotional strategy based on the role of your category.
- Determine merchandising minimums, by SKU, for your category.
- Optimize sales to space through the category review process.
- Define monthly shrink targets by category.
- Evaluate new item performance.
- Maintain schematic integrity with consistent review and updates.
- Review fixture plans for new store openings.
- Define and collaborate with cross-functional partners on marketing strategy to support category programs.
- Monitor trends in new products, consumer behavior, market share, and competition, to inform decisions and initiate and enable innovation.
- Finds and evaluates new vendors and approves new items/vendors for buys.
- Ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4-7+ years of Category Management or related experience.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the grocery business and systems/processes.
- Experience in understanding consumer demand in the fast-paced retail/grocery environment.
- Ability to develop/maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
- Possesses strong merchandising, product, and marketing skills.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
- Willing and able to travel for trade shows and store trips.
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
- Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated skills with MS Office applications.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Nielsen and/or IRI.
- Experience with MicroStrategy.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, uniformed service, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Responsibilities
- Team Member discount up to 30%
- Health, Dental, & Vision insurance available for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
- 401K contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members
- Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
- AND much more!
- Set product assortment for your category based on brand standards and item performance.
- Develop pricing strategy to achieve department financial goals.
- Define the promotional strategy based on the role of your category.
- Determine merchandising minimums, by SKU, for your category.
- Optimize sales to space through the category review process.
- Define monthly shrink targets by category.
- Evaluate new item performance.
- Maintain schematic integrity with consistent review and updates.
- Review fixture plans for new store openings.
- Define and collaborate with cross-functional partners on marketing strategy to support category programs.
- Monitor trends in new products, consumer behavior, market share, and competition, to inform decisions and initiate and enable innovation.
- Finds and evaluates new vendors and approves new items/vendors for buys.
- Ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4-7+ years of Category Management or related experience.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the grocery business and systems/processes.
- Experience in understanding consumer demand in the fast-paced retail/grocery environment.
- Ability to develop/maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
- Possesses strong merchandising, product, and marketing skills.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
- Willing and able to travel for trade shows and store trips.
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
- Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated skills with MS Office applications.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Nielsen and/or IRI.
- Experience with MicroStrategy.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, uniformed service, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon56
- TikTok49
- CVS Health22
- Chewy16
- Circle K10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software60
- Retail45
- Manufacturing29
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces23
- Food & Beverage16
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in category manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, marketing, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising
- Proficiency in Nielsen, Circana, or syndicated data platforms for category analysis
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP or retail planning systems
- Experience building and presenting category reviews, planograms, or line reviews
Tips for Your Category Manager Job Search
Quantify your category performance results
Recruiters scan for numbers: margin improvement, sales lift, vendor cost reductions, and SKU rationalization outcomes. Pull those figures from your reviews or sales reports and put them in your resume before you apply to any opening.
Tailor your resume to the category
A category manager resume built around grocery won't land well for a tech accessories role. Swap in the relevant product vocabulary, supplier types, and retail partners for each application so hiring managers see direct category experience, not a generic template.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists category manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by channel type
Category management looks very different in brick-and-mortar retail versus e-commerce versus foodservice. Filter your search by channel and read the job description carefully to confirm your planogram, digital shelf, or contract negotiation experience is the right match.
Prepare a category review case study
Most hiring managers will ask you to walk through a real category analysis or present a mock one. Have a two-to-three page example ready that shows your decision framework, the data you used, and the business outcome it drove.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just base pay
Category manager offers often include a bonus tied to gross margin or sales targets. Ask specifically how those targets are set, what the payout history looks like, and whether the role includes an MBO or category-specific incentive before you accept.
Category Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most category managers?
The companies hiring the most category managers right now include Amazon, TikTok, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Retail, consumer packaged goods, and large e-commerce operators consistently post the highest volume of category manager roles.
How many category manager jobs are remote?
About 51% of category manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the data-heavy nature of the role. Positions focused on e-commerce category strategy and digital merchandising tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that require regular line reviews, store walks, or supplier site visits are more likely to be on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a category manager?
Most category managers start in buying, merchandising, supply chain, or sales analytics roles before moving into category management. Building fluency in syndicated data tools like Nielsen or Circana is essential, as is hands-on experience with vendor negotiations and planogram development. Moving laterally into a category analyst or assistant buyer role at a retailer or CPG company is the most common path to a first category manager title.
Can you get hired as a category manager without direct experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate adjacent experience in buying, retail analytics, demand planning, or sales. Employers hiring at the associate or junior level often value candidates who can show category analysis work, even from a supplier-side or consulting role. Building a portfolio that includes a mock category review with real data and a clear recommendation is one of the most effective ways to close the experience gap.
What does the category manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager interview focused on your category experience and business results. Most companies then assign a case study or category presentation, which you complete independently and present to a panel of cross-functional stakeholders. Final rounds often include conversations with procurement, marketing, or senior merchandising leadership before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to category manager jobs?
You can find and apply to category manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and category focus, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching roles before they close.
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