The Category Manager is a highly motivated and analytically minded individual who plays a strategic role in growing the Coverstore business. Overseeing the full product development and sales lifecycle of the assigned category, this individual will collaborate cross-functionality to achieve sales targets, maintain profitability and ensure timely and successful product launches. As the category expert, the Category Manager will blend data insights with a deep understanding of the Coverstore customer to develop a clear, innovative, long-term growth plan for the business. Responsibilities Below is a list of the primary job duties and responsibilities for the Coverstore Category Manager. The responsibilities below are meant as a guide for core job functions but are by no means exhaustive. Product Assortment & Strategic Planning • Develop and execute overall strategic plans for your category that aligns with the Coverstore and DC International ecommerce strategy and financial goals • Create assortment strategy to achieve sales growth targets for assigned category • Maintain and update assortment plan for category • Coordinate with Product Development and factory partners to source materials, develop patterns, approve costing and ensure timely production of products • Propose new products and strategies to company leadership and establish medium and long-term product development roadmap • Identify ways to improve products by integrating consumer feedback • Maintain up-to-date expertise in the ecommerce industry and apply this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans Product Launch Coordination • Initiate and facilitate communication with all other departments including Marketing, IT, Graphic Design, Operations, and the factory to execute planned vision to achieve product launch milestones • Audit content and site merchandising to ensure accuracy and increase conversion rates • Collaborate with Marketing to develop promotional strategies Sales Analysis • Responsible for sales, margin and ensuring profitable growth of the category • Forecast, monitor and partner with Operations team to maintain inventory stock levels and maximize sales and profit • Identify and respond to opportunities, risks and market trends based on detailed analysis of historical data and competitive analysis • Partner with internal teams to identify and execute tactics to drive sales through promotional strategies, marketing campaigns, site merchandising improvements, etc.