Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re an online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Junior Category Manager, you’ll support with defining the catalog vision, strategy, and assortment offerings.

You will collaborate closely with Product Design & Development, Marketing, Ecomm, Creative and Sourcing teams, in order to build a successful product assortment that supports Article’s financial objectives and deliver the needs of our customers.

Start of term: May 1st 2025

Why We Need You:

We need someone who has been working in Merchandising/Buying/Category Management for a couple of years now. With that experience, you’ll be able to help shape how the Category function makes a bigger impact on Article and our customers; while broadening your skill set.

You’ll be someone with an Ownership Mindset, strong relationship-building skills (someone who can gain trust from stakeholders) and you have a resilient attitude.

Why Article?

As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.

About the Team:

We are a hybrid team coming into the office 3 days a week. In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday.

Department: Category Management
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Vancouver
Workplace type: Hybrid
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year
Reporting To

What You’ll Do

Catalog & Assortment Strategy

Act as the category SME with a broad understanding of relative consumer trends, the competitive market, and the Article customer.
With the guidance of the Category Manager, lead the creation and execution of the category line plan to achieve company priorities and category objectives (right product, right price, right time).
Collaborate with cross-functional partners from Design, Sourcing and Planning, guiding from analysis through to recommendation.
Maximize sales and profitability by defining the pricing architecture that will deliver against margin expectations and targets.

In-Season Management

Accountable alongside the Category Manager for delivering against revenue targets, continuously monitoring and reacting to business results to ensure financial plans are achieved.
Conduct extensive in-season and post-season market analysis to ensure we are always delivering unrivaled quality and value to our customers.
Product lifecycle management via sales, promotions, and exits.
Communicate category vision and strategy to key stakeholders to guide the successful execution of marketing, campaign and sales plans.
We use G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device.

Who You Are

2+ years of experience in a merchandising, buying, category management, or related position.
Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities, within tight deadlines.
Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
Deadline-driven; ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with factories, customers, and colleagues.
Excellent business and market sense with an ability to understand Article’s aesthetic and recognize products that fit our brand. If you have a passion for furniture, interior design and dècor we love to see it!
Legally able to work in Canada
Completion of criminal background check

Travel required

1-2 trips per year, international travel

Perks & Benefits

Wealth:

The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000. The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity

Life:

15 days of vacation*
6 well-being (sick) days
1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks

Total Health:

Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App
- Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
- Virtual medical appointments

Office Space:

The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
- Standup desks can be requested too
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome

Getting here:

Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations

Extra:

45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)

*Prorated

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About Article

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.

Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.

Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.

The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be done on a case by case decision, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.

Work Authorization:

Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.

For US based roles, Article participates in E-Verify

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.

Accommodations:

If an applicant requires an accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic feel free to email ta.accommodation@article.com or let the hiring team know at any stage of the recruitment process.

This email will only respond to accommodations, all non-related emails will be deleted.

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:

All applications are carefully reviewed by humans. We do not use artificial intelligence or ranking algorithms in our hiring decisions.

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