Jr. Category Manager

Jr. Category Manager (Furniture) Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Junior Category Specialist you'll shape and execute the product assortment strategy, helping us offer the right products to the right customers at the right time.If you are in a Buying, Merchandise Planning, or Demand Planning role currently this role is in the same wheelhouse.Why We Need You: You’ve already built a few years of experience in category, merchandising or product management and are confident in using insights to find solutions and bring forward your recommendations. You're developed a solid foundation and are ready to take on more complex work with increasing autonomy.As part of the Category team, you’ll be helping to drive what trends are rising in the furniture and decor world. And help analyze which new products will bring the most value to Articles expanding product offerings. You’ll be part of a supportive team that will help you sharpen and grow your skill set in the Product Category world. You’ll get to learn from a diverse team of Category and Merchandising professionals. Department Category Management Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Vancouver Address 1010 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3T2 Workplace type Hybrid Compensation $85,000 - $95,000 / year What You’ll Do As a Junior Category Manager, you’ll have meaningful autonomy to identify opportunities and develop recommendations, partnering closely with a Category Manager as you build your skillset toward full category ownership. This includes: Using market insights, trend data, and customer needs to help shape category strategy. Supporting the Category Manager in building the category line plan and pricing strategy. Analyzing in-season and post-season performance to inform go-forward decisions. Partnering with teams in Design, Sourcing, Planning, and Marketing to ensure alignment. Tracking product performance and manage the full lifecycle, from launch through exit. Leading product exits and promotional strategies in collaboration with Planning and Marketing. Acting as a subject matter expert for your category and stay current with competitors. Communicating category vision to internal teams to support marketing and sales plans. Working from our Vancouver HQ 3 days per week in a hybrid environment. We use G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device. Who You Are 2+ years of experience in a Category Management ideally in eCommerce or furniture/home goods - can include merchandising, buyer, product or related positions. You’re someone who gets into the details and analyzes best options before making a decision.  You move fast but stay organized.  You see a design and style, and you understand why and how it would fit into Article Product offerings. You’re confident using data to make smart, informed decisions. You pay close attention to detail and adapt easily when plans shift. You’re collaborative, resilient, and bring above the line behaviour to your work. Legally able to work in Canada. Completion of criminal background check. Perks & Benefits Wealth:  The salary range is $85,000 to $95,000. The starting salary will be 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 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple  Life: 15 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 Total Health: Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being TELUS Health App Mental Health Assistance/Counseling Virtual medical appointments Office Space: 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 Getting here: 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  Extra: 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)  *Prorated