Remote Customer Category Manager Jobs
Remote Customer Category Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first consumer goods companies, distributed retail and CPG teams, and e-commerce brands scaling their category operations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Rosendin Electric, Whatnot, and JLL. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ABOUT US
Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations.
We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly.
We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities.
YOUR ROLE
The Logowear Category Manager at Stio® owns the end-to-end logowear business across inline & Quick Strike programs, spanning apparel, headwear, drinkware & future applied-graphic products. With speed to market as the headline, the role leads art & design, color, sourcing, pricing, margin & distribution to make Stio's story wearable, every day, building brand awareness & consumer pull.
Operating outside the seasonal GTM cadence, the role runs a dedicated logowear lane: art-led short runs to test & learn, scaling proven graphics, and product created on request from channels for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs. The Logowear Category Manager reports to the Senior Product Line Director, partners closely with the Chief Product Officer. Travel to market & events is required up to 20% of the year.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop & execute logowear strategy & assortment across inline & Quick Strike programs, aligned to brand storytelling & the product line architecture
- Lead art & design direction for all logowear, managing a fleet of contract artists & partnering with a named Brand point person on one cohesive story
- Build & maintain the logowear art library & graphic standards, ensuring consistent use of Stio marks across programs
- Set color direction for bodies, inks & threads, staying connected to the seasonal palette
- Select bodies & blanks by silhouette, fit & quality, balancing Stio custom bodies with best-in-class premium blanks
- Place programs with existing blank & decoration suppliers; partner with Sourcing to validate new suppliers for compliance, quality, capability & payment terms
- Own the Quick Strike SOP & logowear calendar, managing concept-to-drop timelines & continuously reducing lead time
- Run test & learn: launch short-run concept tests, read sell-through & consumer response, and scale proven graphics into larger runs in partnership with Planning on forecast & inventory
- Act as buyer for private label & third-party branded merchandise, owning blank styles, pricing, units, timing & art approvals
- Deliver channel-requested product for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs, partnering with channels on quantity, timing & distribution
- Create & maintain a brand-aligned logowear toolkit enabling channels to build event-specific product on their own
- Partner with Retail, DTC, Wholesale & Marketing on allocation, launch timing & presentation for each drop
- Execute MSRP & initial costing to meet margin targets, balancing speed, quality & perceived value
- Track performance on brand awareness, sell-through velocity, retail conversion & repeat purchase, with revenue & margin as outcomes; share learnings with the PLD & CPO
- Deliver full product creation requirements, including BOMs & packaging, and maintain data & product records across product data platforms
- Provide detailed budget input & spend recommendations for contract art, test buys & category travel, informing the CPO's overall product creation budget
- Monitor graphic, streetwear & mountain culture trends to identify new applied-graphic product opportunities
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education & experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in decorated apparel, brand merchandise, or drop-model & streetwear programs
- Demonstrated taste in silhouette, color & graphics, supported by a portfolio or track record of successful programs
- Working knowledge of decoration methods & blank sourcing; experience managing contract artists or vendors to deadline
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, follow-through & communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple programs & deadlines
- Passion for the outdoors & a deep understanding of the lifestyle & values of mountain life
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop proficiency preferred; Centric & NetSuite experience a plus
- MS Office and Google Workspace experience required
THE FINE PRINT
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Company Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401k with Match
- Generous paid time off policies
- Gear test, perks and more
We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of the range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.
ABOUT US
Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations.
We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly.
We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities.
YOUR ROLE
The Logowear Category Manager at Stio® owns the end-to-end logowear business across inline & Quick Strike programs, spanning apparel, headwear, drinkware & future applied-graphic products. With speed to market as the headline, the role leads art & design, color, sourcing, pricing, margin & distribution to make Stio's story wearable, every day, building brand awareness & consumer pull.
Operating outside the seasonal GTM cadence, the role runs a dedicated logowear lane: art-led short runs to test & learn, scaling proven graphics, and product created on request from channels for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs. The Logowear Category Manager reports to the Senior Product Line Director, partners closely with the Chief Product Officer. Travel to market & events is required up to 20% of the year.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop & execute logowear strategy & assortment across inline & Quick Strike programs, aligned to brand storytelling & the product line architecture
- Lead art & design direction for all logowear, managing a fleet of contract artists & partnering with a named Brand point person on one cohesive story
- Build & maintain the logowear art library & graphic standards, ensuring consistent use of Stio marks across programs
- Set color direction for bodies, inks & threads, staying connected to the seasonal palette
- Select bodies & blanks by silhouette, fit & quality, balancing Stio custom bodies with best-in-class premium blanks
- Place programs with existing blank & decoration suppliers; partner with Sourcing to validate new suppliers for compliance, quality, capability & payment terms
- Own the Quick Strike SOP & logowear calendar, managing concept-to-drop timelines & continuously reducing lead time
- Run test & learn: launch short-run concept tests, read sell-through & consumer response, and scale proven graphics into larger runs in partnership with Planning on forecast & inventory
- Act as buyer for private label & third-party branded merchandise, owning blank styles, pricing, units, timing & art approvals
- Deliver channel-requested product for events, activations, collaborations & SMUs, partnering with channels on quantity, timing & distribution
- Create & maintain a brand-aligned logowear toolkit enabling channels to build event-specific product on their own
- Partner with Retail, DTC, Wholesale & Marketing on allocation, launch timing & presentation for each drop
- Execute MSRP & initial costing to meet margin targets, balancing speed, quality & perceived value
- Track performance on brand awareness, sell-through velocity, retail conversion & repeat purchase, with revenue & margin as outcomes; share learnings with the PLD & CPO
- Deliver full product creation requirements, including BOMs & packaging, and maintain data & product records across product data platforms
- Provide detailed budget input & spend recommendations for contract art, test buys & category travel, informing the CPO's overall product creation budget
- Monitor graphic, streetwear & mountain culture trends to identify new applied-graphic product opportunities
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education & experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in decorated apparel, brand merchandise, or drop-model & streetwear programs
- Demonstrated taste in silhouette, color & graphics, supported by a portfolio or track record of successful programs
- Working knowledge of decoration methods & blank sourcing; experience managing contract artists or vendors to deadline
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, follow-through & communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple programs & deadlines
- Passion for the outdoors & a deep understanding of the lifestyle & values of mountain life
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop proficiency preferred; Centric & NetSuite experience a plus
- MS Office and Google Workspace experience required
THE FINE PRINT
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Company Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401k with Match
- Generous paid time off policies
- Gear test, perks and more
We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of the range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.
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Who's Hiring
- Rosendin Electric11
- Whatnot4
- JLL3
- Saks Global3
- BAE Systems USA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote customer category manager jobs.
- Three or more years of category management, shopper insights, or trade marketing experience
- Proficiency in syndicated data platforms such as Nielsen or Circana for category analysis
- Experience building and presenting category reviews and joint business plans to retail buyers
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or a related field
- Familiarity with planogram software and space planning tools used by major retailers
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with sales, supply chain, and brand teams
Tips for Your Remote Customer Category Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote customer category manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async category management in your application
Remote employers want proof you can run category reviews, planogram updates, and retailer presentations without in-person meetings. Include specific examples of work you completed through written briefs, shared dashboards, or recorded presentations rather than live meetings.
Highlight data tools you use independently
Remote customer category manager roles require you to pull and interpret category data without a team analyst nearby. Name the specific platforms you use for point-of-sale analysis, space planning, and assortment optimization in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare for structured remote interviews
Remote hiring teams often run multi-stage video interviews with take-home category case studies. Practice walking through a category strategy recommendation clearly on video, and have a sample planogram or sell-in presentation ready to share your screen and discuss.
Remote Customer Category Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote customer category manager job?
Remote customer category manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction, structured async written communication, and the ability to manage category plans without in-person touchpoints. Employers screen for proficiency in category management tools, data analysis platforms, and collaborative project software. Candidates who show a clear methodology for assay review cycles, planogram development, and cross-functional alignment in distributed settings consistently stand out against the competition.
Which companies hire remote customer category managers?
Companies hiring remote customer category managers right now include Rosendin Electric, Whatnot, and JLL, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first consumer packaged goods brands, distributed retail organizations, and e-commerce companies that manage national account relationships without requiring teams to be co-located.
Can you get a remote customer category manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level customer category manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Consumer goods startups and smaller e-commerce brands are more open to entry-level remote candidates. Showing category analysis projects, retailer data coursework, or hands-on experience with planogram or space planning software can substitute meaningfully for formal job history.
Do you need a degree for remote customer category manager jobs?
Not always. While many remote employers list a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field as preferred, demonstrated results carry significant weight in this role. Remote hiring managers consistently prioritize candidates who can show category performance improvements, data-driven assortment decisions, and strong written communication skills over those who hold a degree but lack applied category work.
Which industries hire the most remote customer category managers?
Remote customer category manager roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams to manage national retailer relationships, assortment strategy, and category reviews across geographies without requiring on-site presence.
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