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Category Specialist

Article
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$70,000 - $75,000 CAD yearly
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as the Category Specialist, you’ll support the growth of our Decor lines (rugs, pillows, and softlines) by building product lines that grow our catalog, increase market share, and drive profitability.

Why We Need You:

As part of the Category team, you’ll be helping to drive what trends are rising in the furniture and decor world. And help analyze which new products bring the most value to Article’s customers, expanding our decor assortment.

The Category Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring effective translation and
execution of the Product vision in go-live and campaign product launches.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that will help you sharpen, learn, and grow in the Product Category world. You’ll get to learn from a diverse team of Category and Merchandising professionals.


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


About the Team:

 You’ll join a collaborative and highly cross-functional Category team working across furniture and decor to shape what Article brings to market. Within the team, you’ll be surrounded by a mix of operators and builders who care deeply about product quality, customer experience, and continuous improvement. We question assumptions, dive deep into the details, and support each other to deliver strong outcomes.

This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from the office three days per week of your choosing. It’s a team where you’ll have the opportunity to learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and build strong cross-functional relationships while helping bring new products to life.

What You’ll Do


Product Analysis
  • Participate in the product performance review process, suggesting product development initiatives to improve catalog performance.
  • Perform analysis of competitor collections and evaluate new opportunities.
  • Perform market pricing analysis documents for new product development.
  • Track sale pricing and communicate key inventory updates, including sellouts, to cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in First Order evaluation and placement.
Product Launch
  • Communicate product go-live timelines to the Marketing team and ensure that they have all product data and information around the product vision needed for campaign planning.
  • Understand the big picture view around new products, timelines, changes in plans, and marketing campaigns and communicate changes timely and effectively to all cross-functional partners.
  • Suggest marketing story ideas for the product plan.
  • Partner with Supply chain and Creative teams to ensure samples are on track to meet campaign shoot timelines.
  • Ensure all product attributes are updated, accurate, and clearly communicated to the photography team.
  • Oversee the SKU setup process to ensure product pages contain accurate information and reflect the Product team vision.
  • Partner with the copy team on validating new product and fabric names.
  • Suggest ‘goes well with’ products that complement new products for go-live.
  • Suggest improvements for website and marketing teams to optimize sales.
  • Participate in the SKU and trend planning process with the Product Creation Team.
Communication
  • Ensure effective communication to cross-functional partners of new product features via Product Design Guides.
  • Support the Customer-facing team with training pre-Launch of new products and continue the support post-launch as inquiries come up.
  • Ensure feedback from Customer Care and Website reviews are shared with the Product Development Team.
  • Provide feedback on the product page, assembly instructions, hang tag, and cut sheet creation to ensure accurate product descriptions, feature lists, and care instructions that anticipate customer needs.
  • Maintain database information to reflect price changes, promotions, and phaseouts.

Who You Are


  • 2+ years of experience in a category, merchandising, buyer, product or related positions.
  • You’re someone who gets into the details and analyzes best options before making a decision.
  • You move fast but stay organized.
  • You see a design and style, and you understand why and how it would fit into Article Product offerings.
  • 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.
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Legally able to work in Canada.
  • Completion of criminal background check.


Perks & Benefits


Wealth:
  • The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000
    • Starting salary is 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
  • We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
  • 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
Life:
  • 15 days of vacation*
  • 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
  • 6 well-being (sick) days
  • 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, dental and vision benefits
  • $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
  • Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
  • 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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