This range is provided by FIKA Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeCA$75,000.00/yr - CA$85,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from FIKA CompanyCategory Manager - MerchandisingAbout Us:Founded in 2020, FIKA’s origin is a lifestyle brand redefining cannabis retail including flagship locations in Toronto’s Union Station and Distillery District. The FIKA Company is the home of 10+ Canadian retail banners, with over 200+ stores across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C., and Yukon. At FIKA we provide exceptional service in a variety of welcoming, intuitive, and diversified store environments, this has allowed The FIKA Company retail family to evolve into the destination for every type of cannabis consumer.SummaryThe Category Manager carries out the organization’s Merchandising strategy for retail cannabis shops. This role is responsible for ensuring the best product, price & placement in the retail cannabis space, including promotional planning, forecasting, assortment planning, competitive analysis and delivering to KPI targets.The Category Manager will work in a hybrid role based out of our Toronto Office, in-office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This position will be a part of a best-in-class Merchandising team known for pioneering the retail cannabis space in Canada and contribute to other merchandising-related tasks as needed, blending hands‑on mentorship and in‑person collaboration to accelerate your growth and success.Core CompetenciesProven success working collaboratively,



both internally and externallyStrong analytical, process & organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and tacticallyDemonstrated ability to innovate & operate with varying levels of uncertaintyPassionate & enthusiastic about retailKnowledge of cannabis & accessory products is an assetJob DutiesAssortment planning for cannabis including purchasing & pricing decisionsSet assortment and pricing strategy by province, banner and category including sales by categoryDetermine appropriate sku count by category / sub‑category and store type (MSC)Identify and leverage market and consumer trendsEnsure relevant and compelling assortments to service our customersSuggest and influence inventory targets by category, province and shopCompetitive analysisIncorporate shop feedback and communicate with OperationsForecasting and forecast accuracyShop TransfersMarkdowns / Aged InventoryMarket SharePromotional Planning, including Spark loyalty and other measures to drive traffic,



customer engagement and loyaltyDeliver to net margin targets by category and provinceNegotiate and deliver compelling and relevant national / provincial promotions during key times to drive sales and GPNegotiate regular promotions through vendor partnerships as well as margin‑accretive allowances that adhere to the company’s strategic prioritiesCommunicate regularly to relevant cross‑functional departmentsWhy you’ll love working hereOpportunity to work with a best‑in‑class teamInternal advancement opportunitiesCompetitive bonus elements with short‑term incentivesWellness program including access to mental health resourcesAccess to internal learning & development programsTeam member discount and access to other perks like Perkopolis, Goodlife and many more!Requirements5+ years of proven experience in retail category management as a Category manager or BuyerProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Provincial Cannabis CertificationThe FIKA Company respects the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.*This application may be evaluated using AI technology as part of our process. Final hiring decisions are made by people. Thank you for your interest and application, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.*Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionGeneral Business and DistributionIndustriesRetailReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FIKA Company by 2xGet notified about recent Category Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Category Manager (Toronto)
🏢 FIKA
📍 Toronto