Category Manager - Apparel jobs in United States
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Fleet Farm · 2 days ago

Category Manager - Apparel

positionAppleton, Wisconsin, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Fleet Farm is a growing retailer known for quality, value, and community, seeking a data-driven Apparel Category Manager to lead their Sporting Goods categories. The role involves shaping strategy, curating product assortments, and optimizing sales through analytical insights and vendor partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Lead category strategy for performance, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel aligned with business goals
Curate assortments that balance function, durability, and style across men’s, women’s, and kids’ sporting goods apparel
Analyze sales, margin, pricing, and promotions to optimize performance
Build vendor partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive private brand development
Collaborate with Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Inventory Planning
Stay ahead of trends and customer preferences to anticipate demand and shape assortments

Qualification

Category managementAnalytical skillsPerformance fabricsP&L managementCollaborative mindset

Required

3–5 years in category management, buying, or merchandising—preferably in sporting goods apparel
Strong understanding of performance fabrics, size curves, seasonal planning, and product lifecycle
Analytical skills with experience in P&L management, sales analysis, and merchandising tools
Collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams
Balanced commercial and creative thinking to turn insights into actionable assortments

Preferred

Passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing
Self-motivated and comfortable making decisions independently
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with autonomy
Proactive problem-solver with vendors and in-store teams

Company

Fleet Farm

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Fleet Farm is a growing company and we are always on the lookout for talented Team Members.
dateFounded in 1955
location
Baxter, Minnesota, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.fleetfarm.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2016-01-05Acquired

Leadership Team

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Steve Jensen
SVP & Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
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Carol Scheiwe
HR Business Partner
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