The Category Manager is responsible for building successful go-to-market strategies, driving innovation, and managing sales, margin, and turnover for their categories within the designated channels assigned- B2B and/or stores and online.The Category Manager is responsible for the full scope of managing the product category portfolio. They are responsible for leading various projects and initiatives for their categories, providing guidance and inspiration to their Category Specialists and Centres of Excellence partners. They are responsible for ensuring that the department and overall company vision and brand identity are upheld through a differentiated and curated product assortment, with our customers' needs at the heart of their categories strategic focus.

The Category Manager is responsible for building successful go-to-market strategies, driving innovation, and managing sales, margin, and turnover for their categories within the designated channels assigned- B2B and/or stores and online.The Category Manager is responsible for the full scope of managing the product category portfolio. They are responsible for leading various projects and initiatives for their categories, providing guidance and inspiration to their Category Specialists and Centres of Excellence partners. They are responsible for ensuring that the department and overall company vision and brand identity are upheld through a differentiated and curated product assortment, with our customers' needs at the heart of their categories strategic focus.

Manage financial plans for our retail stores, online, and/or Business-to-Business banners.

Ensure the assigned portfolio’s go-to-market strategy is relevant and timely based on its respective channel.





Manage an extended aisle and dropship program through our e-commerce channel.

Partner with the Pricing Centre Of Excellence (CoE) team to identify opportunities to maximize the sales and profit of the categories through price changes while remaining competitive in the market.

Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage vendor agreements

Management of market development funds, product returns and inventory mix.

Partner closely with Marketing in planning advertising and marketing programs to drive category results and increase customer awareness.

Post secondary degree/diploma with a focus on retail management, merchandising and purchasing or equivalent experience.

Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Minimum of 5-7 years of category management experience preferably with a national retail chain or five years in the Staples Buyer Development Program.

Office setting – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Health and Dental benefits

Performance bonuses

Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Category Manager - Technology (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Staples Canada
📍 Richmond Hill