Category Manager

Location: Remote (US-based in CA, UT, OR, AZ, CO, AR, TX, SC, OH, CT, MD, or ME)

Who We Are…

RTIC Outdoors is an outdoor lifestyle brand made for any adventure. We believe that there’s always time for great friends and great outdoor moments–with great gear you can count on. That’s why we engineer high-quality products, like coolers, drinkware, and outdoor gear, that are overbuilt, not overpriced. We push the boundaries of Direct-to-Consumer innovation and work with retailers to offer durable, premium products at the right price. As a leader in quality and value, RTIC Outdoors has become a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday adventurers alike. If you have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing Every Day… 

• Omni Item-level Analysis - Analyze item level performance and deliver strategic advice to the merchant team by evaluating key item measures. Monitor inventory levels and provide input to demand planning to ensure product availability and minimize excess.

• Omni Category Reporting – Report omni performance and trends. Create and optimize category performance scorecards to monitor the business weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually. Provide clear, accurate, and timely insights and assessment of the key category measures. 

• Omni Customer Insights – Deliver actionable omni-insights and recommendations based on market and customer trends. Utilize portals such as Scintilla to cultivate data sets. Coordinate seasonal planning, including SKU selection, line architecture, pricing, and promotional strategy. Analyze sales performance and customer feedback to identify category opportunities, gaps, and areas for improvement. Own the full product lifecycle: launch planning, mid-season management, and end-of-life transitions

• Omni Competitive Analysis – Analyze competitors’ activities and positioning across products, categories, and channels. Utilize market trend data such as NPD and market visits as information inputs. 

• Wholesale Insights - Develop and execute category plans that support sales growth and profitability goals across wholesale accounts. Partner with sales teams to support retailer-specific assortments, product presentations, go-to-market strategy, and line reviews.

• Build and Partner - Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure optimal product cost, availability, and quality. Collaborate with product development, sourcing, and operations teams to align timelines and priorities. Work closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure that sales tools and materials (e.g., catalogs, product guides) support the wholesale go-to-market strategy.

• Web Enrichment & Item Content - Drive the category omni business with strong content. Provide input on optimal item attributes for improved search results and item page quality. 

What You’ll Need… 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, analytics, merchandising, or buying with a focus on wholesale

• Strong analytical skills including:

  • An objective, data-oriented approach to developing recommendations to drive category growth

  • Ability to utilize Walmart Luminate/Scintilla data to highlight key insights, data, and growth ideas. Experience with Luminate a strong plus.

  • Experience leveraging syndicated data such as NPD to analyze the broader competitive market and identify opportunities

  • Experience utilizing artificial intelligence platforms such as Claude for business purposes

• Exceptional visual merchandising skills to create and draw modulars that are intuitive and easy for customers to shop

• Experience utilizing space management/mod drawing software and analytics

• Ability to present ideas and strategies to the merchant team which are grounded in data to drive category growth

• Results oriented leader who thrives in new experiences and enjoys building structure and process

• Organized and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

• B.A./B.S required

What We Offer…

• Employee discounts

• Health benefits include: medical, dental, vision, and mental health

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Tuition and professional development assistance

• Paid holidays

• PTO

• 401(k) with a company match and immediate vesting!

We have built a great business and are in the process of building a great company.  RTIC Outdoors, LLC embraces diversity in our workforce and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  It’s not just about compliance, it’s about who you are and who you want to be.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $145,000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.