Thrive Market · 1 day ago
Associate Category Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expThrive Market is an online, membership-based market focused on making healthy and sustainable living accessible. The Associate Category Manager plays a key supporting role on the Category Management team, helping to manage and grow strategic product categories while collaborating cross-functionally to drive category performance.
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Responsibilities
Assist with development and implementation of category strategies, performance goals and metrics for each assigned category
Own and execute on core merchandising functions (new item set-up, item lifecycle management, PDP hygiene, etc.) 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)
Perform data analysis related to SKU-level/brand-level trends, competitive pricing, and promotional performance to support CM/SCM decision-making and category strategy development
Actively seek ways to streamline business processes; own maintaining documents and trackers for designated category and vendor relationships
Coordinate with Supply Chain, Content, Marketing, and Creative to support seamless execution of category strategies
Lead designated category and near-term initiatives, with mentorship from manager
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
401k Employer Match
9 Days of Observed Holidays
Flexible Paid Time Off
Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
Ability to work in our beautiful office in Playa Vista
Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
Company
Thrive Market
Thrive Market is a membership-based online company that offers natural and organic food products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (3)
2023 (5)
2022 (14)
2021 (8)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$241.4MKey Investors
InvusGreycroft
2019-10-24Convertible Note· $20M
2018-07-02Series B· $42.4M
2017-05-30Series B· $20M
Leadership Team
Nick Green
Co-Founder and CEO
Sasha Siddhartha
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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