Junior Category Manager – Outdoor & New Business (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

Article is looking for a Junior Category Manager to lead the Outdoor & New Business category for a 15‑month fixed‑term covering a parental leave. You will own the seasonal line plan, protect margins and work closely with design, sourcing and planning teams from October 2026 to January 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the outdoor category line plan, monitoring sales velocity, gross‑margin targets and inventory levels on a weekly basis.
• Analyse customer return data and product feedback to identify quality risks and implement corrective actions.
• Develop pricing architecture and tactical promotions to clear aging inventory while protecting profitability.
• Lead end‑to‑end product lifecycle management, including phased exits and promotional transitions.
• Partner with Design, Sourcing and Planning to translate analysis into actionable recommendations and execute them.
• Communicate seasonal strategy and product vision to Marketing and Campaign teams.
• Conduct post‑season market and competitive analysis to inform future outdoor line expansion.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in category management, merchandising or e‑commerce, preferably in furniture or décor.
• Strong analytical mindset with solid knowledge of category‑management, merchandising, marketing and sales principles.
• Proven ability to multitask, adapt to shifting priorities and deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with a track record of building productive cross‑functional partnerships.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada and willingness to complete a criminal background check.

What we offer

• Salary range CAD 80,000‑100,000, based on experience and internal equity.
• 15 days vacation, 1 inclusion & diversity day and 6 well‑being sick days.
• Hybrid work model – three days onsite at the Vancouver HQ.
• Extended health, dental and vision benefits plus a $1,000 health‑lifestyle spending account.
• Access to TELUS Health app, mental‑health counseling and virtual medical appointments.
• On‑site fitness equipment, showers, towel service and a dog‑friendly office.
• 45 % employee discount on the entire product range.