Category Manager - Small Kitchen Appliances

The future of cooking is here! Gourmia is a game-changing small-kitchen-appliance brand that just happens to be the go to for consumers exploring a whole different part of a craft revolution. With a focus on being culinary enablers backed with disruptive innovations, Gourmia has opened up whole new markets for once esoteric products like sous vide, air fryers, pressure cookers, pour-over coffee makers, cold-brew coffee makers, and so much more – hundreds of product SKUs, including Wi-Fi enabled and IoT. We’re getting people into cooking via products that automate the confusing and task-based elements of it so that most anyone, regardless of experience, can cook fresher, better, and healthier meals. Our in-house product-development groups work closely with both chefs and consumers that love to cook. The result is a product pipeline that has earned a reputation for being THE place to look for the next big thing. Driven by a passion for cooking, we were founded by foodies for foodies. If you feel the same way and are ambitious, energetic, and enjoy a fast-paced environment with plenty of challenges and opportunities, come join us in Brooklyn, NY, the foodie capital of the world!

Job Purpose: Serve as the company's expert in the small kitchen appliance category, providing crucial insights to the R&D team about market trends, competitive product assortments, and emerging opportunities, ensuring Gourmia stays ahead of the competition.

Job Duties:

· Collaborate with sales teams and Product Managers to gather market insights and understand consumer preferences.

· Analyze market trend reports, evaluating the competitive landscape and identifying potential market voids.

· Guide the R&D team by providing insights on potential product developments and modifications to address market demands.

· Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the product assortments across all retail stores in the small kitchen appliances category.

· Develop and implement category strategies to enhance product performance and market share.

· Attend trade shows, conferences, and workshops to stay updated on industry trends and network with industry professionals.

· Coordinate with marketing teams to ensure products are appropriately positioned

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

· Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, preferably in the small kitchen appliances sector.

· Demonstrated success in leveraging market insights to drive product strategies.

Knowledge and Skills:

· Comprehensive knowledge of market trends and competitive landscapes in the small kitchen appliances category.

· Strong analytical skills and ability to draw actionable insights from complex data sets.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in working closely with R&D and product development teams.

· Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Working Conditions:

· Office-based role with occasional visits to trade shows, retail stores, and meetings with suppliers.

· May require occasional travel, both domestic and international, to attend industry events or conduct market research.

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000