Zola
Category Manager
New York · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$110kDetected 5 days ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationFinancial ModelingCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The ideal candidate will have experience as a Category Manager in e-commerce, with a proven track record of growth and success in a fast paced environment.
- This full-time role will be hybrid at our office in NYC (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
- About Zola We're Zola, the wedding company that will do anything for love.
Responsibilities
- We're proud to have investor partners including Female Founders Fund, Comcast Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Canvas Ventures, Thrive Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners, among others.
- Zola will always be a place where every employee, couple, wedding guest, wedding vendor, and partner will be respected and accepted and valued.
- Report into the Director of Merchandising and manage 1 team member
- Attend trade shows, lead market meetings, stay up to date on competitive landscape and market research
Requirements
- 5+ years of e-commerce specific experience in buying or category management, with a proven track record of entrepreneurial leadership and financial growth in a fast paced environment.
- 2+ years of experience in managing, mentoring, and developing a direct report.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy
- Ability to be proactive in nature
Skills
- Proven analytical and diagnostic skills, with strong retail math skills
- Passion for team training and development, professional growth, and mentorship
- Systems-oriented & proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and everyday AI productivity tools
- Strong negotiation and communication skills (verbal and written), with ability to influence through both official and unofficial channels
- Traits:
- A strategic thinker with the ability to balance short and long term goals
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple demands while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail
- Results-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Ability to be proactive in nature; resolves or appropriately escalates issues
- Strong team orientation, collaborative, cooperative work style
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong assortment and style sensibility and a keen eye for emerging market trends to serve the customer need
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000.
Benefits
- Develop a clear strategic vision for your business that supports the overall objectives of Zola
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