Hiring: Associate Category Manager (ACM) Company: Thrive Market Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:16:48 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •3 years of experience in merchandising, category management, buying, retail, eCommerce, or a related role Required Skills: •The Associate Category Manager (ACM) •Assist with development and implementation of category strategies, performance goals and metrics for each assigned category. •Own and execute on core merchandising functions to deliver a best in class member experience. •Track product performance & provide actionable recommendations to support sales and margin goals (e.g. launches, aging inventory, turns, promotional impacts). •Research competitive landscape and consumer trends to identify gaps in assortment, pricing, and promotions; provide actionable insights to support broader Merchandising objectives. •Manage select vendor communications (e.g. onboarding, item maintenance requests, PDP cleanup) and act as internal point of contact for assigned category functions. •Support and participate in vendor negotiations, including joint business planning, under the direction of SCM for assigned categories. •Own data accuracy and integrity for assigned categories across PDPs and internal systems (in partnership with Content, Creative, and Retail Ops). Qualifications: •1–3 years of experience in merchandising, category management, buying, retail, eCommerce, or a related role •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience •Strong analytical skills and comfort working with sales, pricing, and inventory data •High attention to detail and ability to manage item-level accuracy across systems •Negotiation experience and/or knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques •Comfortable working in Excel or Google Sheets •Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally •Curiosity, ownership, and interest in growing into a Category Manager role •Belong To a Better Company •Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability) Compensation: •Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!