At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product strategy and drive sales for premium furniture in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
- Company: Valencia Theater Seating, a growing lifestyle e-commerce business focused on premium home furnishings.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-growing company with a focus on innovation and market trends.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and shape the future of home entertainment with stylish furniture.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in the furniture industry with strong e-commerce and category management skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Valencia Theater Seating is a fast-growing lifestyle e-commerce business specializing in premium home theater seating and high-end furniture. We are passionate about combining exceptional comfort, quality craftsmanship, and contemporary design to deliver outstanding home entertainment experiences. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a commercially minded and trend-driven E-commerce Category Manager to lead our product assortment strategy, discover new product opportunities, and drive category sales and profitability.
About the Role
As our E-commerce Category Manager, you will take ownership of the premium furniture category, overseeing product assortment, pricing, merchandising, and category performance. You will identify emerging market trends, research customer needs, source and select new products, and turn market opportunities into profitable business growth. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in the furniture industry, with strong product sourcing, category management, and e-commerce skills. You are analytical, commercially focused, and passionate about premium furniture and lifestyle products.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy & Ownership: Develop and execute category strategies to grow revenue, improve margins, expand market share, and strengthen our competitive position.
- Market Trends & Product Development: Monitor furniture industry trends, competitor offerings, customer preferences, and emerging design styles to identify new product opportunities.
- New Product Sourcing & Selection: Research, source, evaluate, and select new furniture products and suppliers based on market demand, quality, design, pricing, profitability, and brand positioning.
- Product Assortment Management: Build and optimize the product portfolio, balancing bestsellers, new launches, seasonal opportunities, and emerging customer needs.
- Pricing & Profitability: Develop pricing strategies, analyze costs and margins, monitor competitor pricing, and identify opportunities to improve category profitability.
- E-commerce Merchandising: Optimize product listings, category pages, product positioning, promotions, and online presentation to improve product discoverability and conversion rates.
- Performance Analysis: Track sales, conversion rates, average order value, gross margins, inventory performance, and other key metrics to guide category decisions.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the furniture industry, preferably in e-commerce, category management, product management, merchandising, or product sourcing.
- Demonstrated ability to identify market trends and translate customer insights into successful product selections.
- Experience sourcing new products, evaluating suppliers, and managing product assortments.
- Strong understanding of furniture pricing, product positioning, competitive analysis, and profit margins.
- Experience managing or supporting e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, or similar online retail channels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use sales data and market research to make informed business decisions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and project management skills.
- A strong eye for design, product quality, and market trends, especially in premium furniture and home furnishings.
- Self-motivated, commercially driven, and comfortable working in a fast-growing e-commerce environment.
E-commerce Category Manager in Burlington employer: Valencia Theater Seating
Valencia Theater Seating is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about premium furniture and e-commerce. With a focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and the chance to lead impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and contemporary design not only enhances our product offerings but also creates a rewarding workplace where your contributions directly influence our success.
