Job Details

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Category Manager in Arizona (USA).

Responsibilities

• Implementing and executing product development strategies by analyzing sales data, market trends, and customer insights
• Defining product design direction and coordinating execution with product and industrial design teams
• Supporting sales with customer-exclusive items for key retailers within priority product categories
• Collaborating with graphic designers and marketing teams on packaging, catalogs, and other promotional assets
• Coordinating with overseas R&D teams for product samples, prototypes, and testing
• Developing and maintaining sales tools that effectively communicate product benefits to retail buyers
• Managing the licensing approval process for new and existing products in assigned categories
• Conducting market research, including consumer studies, surveys, and focus groups, to inform product decisions
• Tracking project status, maintaining documentation, and performing administrative tasks such as sample purchasing, shipping, and expense reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant business or design field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development; 5 years preferred
• Direct experience in consumer goods product development and working with licensors
• Experience collaborating with international manufacturing operations, especially overseas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, monitor, and resolve issues across multiple projects concurrently
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong eye for design and trends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint at intermediate to advanced levels
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority and maintain a positive, flexible, and curious approach
• Comfortable with international travel

Details

• Location: Arizona, United States
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Flexible and hybrid work-from-home options
• Paid time off (20+ days annually) and 14 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and wellness support for employees and families
• Collaborative, dog-friendly, and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

About Jobgether and screening process

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile, analyzes your skills, experience, and achievements, and compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the top candidates for the role. A human review may follow to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and bias-free. The final decision and next steps are determined by the hiring company's internal team.

Thank you for your interest!