Associate Category Manager, Brand Operations
Company Overview:
RepRally is a VC-backed technology startup based in New York City, focused on revolutionizing the distribution of consumer-leading brands. Our culture is fueled by innovation, driven by a team of elite professionals supported by technology investors like Infinity Ventures, Indicator Ventures, Mu Ventures, and Clocktower Ventures.
Role Overview:
We're seeking an elite individual contributor to assist the Brand Partnerships team in procuring, onboarding, maintaining, and growing brands on the platform. As a key part of our early commercial team, you will directly assist in driving revenue and optimizing our portfolio of brands. As an Associate Category Manager, you will:
- Research and analyze emerging market trends within food and beverage and alternative categories to make effective decisions for the business.
- Establish, build and manage brand partnerships.
- Work with the category leads to drive topline and bottom-line growth with active brands through pricing analysis, merchandise planning, and cost negotiations.
- Support operations of the existing portfolio of brands to ensure smooth delivery of product to the end user.
- Set up and maintain products efficiently and accurately.
- Assist in and refine the onboarding process to seamlessly activate new brands.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to provide insights, identify opportunities and deliver solutions that drive profitable category growth.
- Plan and execute promotional activities, including in-store promotions, advertising campaigns, and special events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of experience in CPG and/or wholesale distribution.
- Background in category management, merchandising or sales.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience with Excel (SQL & Tableau a plus) and using data to influence business decisions; strong knowledge of retail math.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and thrive in ambiguous environments.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Startup or high-growth company experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Company Benefits:
- Healthcare: We pay 99% of your medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off: Our Paid Time Off policy has no annual limit
- Equity: You'll be contributing to the team's success, so you deserve a share in it. Every employee on our team gets a meaningful equity allocation