Brand Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a Category/Brand Manager to take full ownership of the performance and growth of designated product categories. This position requires a blend of strategic planning, analytical decision-making, and outstanding execution in areas such as product development, pricing strategies, inventory management, and scaling growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the profit and loss responsibilities for the category, focusing on revenue generation, margin improvement, and overall expansion.
• Develop and implement category roadmaps, optimize product assortment, and identify opportunities for category enlargement.
• Spot trends, market gaps, and potential new product introductions.
• Collaborate closely with product and design teams on launching new products and enhancing existing ones.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, pricing policies, and positioning within the market.
• Ensure high-quality product listings and content presence across sales platforms.
• Forecast demand accurately and maintain optimal stock levels to meet market demand efficiently.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory situations.
• Track sales metrics such as conversion rates, average order value, margins, and take corrective measures based on insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, and marketplace teams to ensure smooth product campaigns, launches, and promotional activities.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in category management, merchandising, or e-commerce.
• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working with D2C, e-commerce, or consumer brands is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and effectively drive execution.
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.

Desired Attributes

• A sense of ownership and accountability towards assigned responsibilities.
• Data-driven mindset combined with attention to detail.
• Strong commercial acumen to understand business impacts.
• Ability to excel in a fast-moving startup environment.

Why Work With Plush

• Chance to create and grow significant product categories.
• Opportunity to collaborate closely with the company founders and senior leadership.
• Role offers rapid growth and substantial ownership.