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T Baker Smith

Survey Project Technician

Stafford, TX · On-site

Job Title Survey Project Technician Job Type Full-time Location Houston - Stafford, TX 77477 US (Primary) Category Associate Education Associate Degree T. Baker Smith is seeking talented Project ...

ADI Global

Associate Category Strategist AV

Irving, TX · On-site

The Associate Category Strategist supports the Category Managers in the AV category by owning the tactical, day-to-day commercial activities that keep the supplier portfolio running. In addition to ...

GOVX

Associate Manager Brand Partnerships

San Diego, CA · On-site

$91K - $119K/yr

From budgeting to driving category assortments and product life cycles and owning the relationships ... Associate Managers of Brand Partnerships are the advocates for their brands and categories on GOVX ...

Jeld-Wen Inc.

Associate Category Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Associate Category Manager to join our growing team. The Role This position supports transportation category management activities across assigned transportation modes.

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How much do category associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for category associate in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Category Associate vs Product Coordinator?

AspectCategory AssociateProduct Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree often preferred; background in marketing, business, or related fields
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, retail, or warehouse environmentsOffice-based, collaborating with marketing, sales, and product teams
Employer & Industry UsageRetail, consumer goods, e-commerceManufacturing, retail, consumer goods
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in category managementClarifying responsibilities related to product lifecycle and coordination

While both roles support product and category management, a Category Associate primarily focuses on assisting with category analysis, inventory, and sales data. A Product Coordinator handles the coordination of product launches, marketing, and cross-department collaboration. The roles often overlap in retail and consumer goods industries but differ in scope and specific responsibilities.

What is a category associate?

Category Associates are professionals who support the management and growth of specific product categories within a company, often in the retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods sectors. They assist Category Managers by conducting market research, analyzing sales data, coordinating with vendors, and helping to develop effective pricing and promotional strategies. Their role is essential in ensuring that the assigned product categories meet sales targets and align with overall business objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a category associate?

To thrive as a Category Associate, you need a solid background in data analysis, merchandising, and business acumen, often supported by a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with retail management systems, Excel, and analytics tools like Nielsen or IRI is typically required. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills help you collaborate with vendors and internal teams. These competencies are crucial for optimizing product categories, driving sales performance, and ensuring effective inventory and supplier management.

How does a category associate typically collaborate with other departments to achieve category goals?

Category Associates work closely with multiple teams such as marketing, supply chain, and sales to ensure the success of their assigned product categories. They often coordinate with marketing to develop promotional strategies, partner with supply chain to manage inventory, and support sales by providing data-driven insights on product performance. This cross-functional collaboration helps them understand market trends, address operational challenges, and drive business growth. Effective communication and teamwork are key to succeeding in this role.

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Infographic showing various Category Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,327 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Associate Category Manager

MOM's Organic Market

Rockville, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

MOM's Organic Market rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

YOU:
  • Act as if the universe is rigged in your favor
  • See new responsibilities as opportunities
  • Are happiest when busy
  • Figure out how to fix it, not who's to blame
  • See mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow
  • Enjoy spreading joy
WE:
  • Care more about attitude and work ethic than your experience
  • Love to promote from within
  • Have dynamic and interesting coworkers and customers
  • Have faith in people's potential
  • Make friends at work
  • Take pride in all of our 5 star reviews

The Associate Category Manager I is responsible for supporting the Category Management team in all aspects of category management, supplier management, and COGS control. This role builds subject matter expertise in assigned categories with growing independence. This role works 5 days a week out of our Rockville, MD headquarters.

  1. Collaborate with the Category Manager to achieve sales, margin, and unit growth, while fulfilling MOM’s promise of an incredible selection.
  2. Participate in negotiations with Director of CM oversight; support profitable promotions and EDLP programs
  3. Perform category reviews and period close in collaboration with CM, implement category strategies to support sales, units and margin dollars while reducing waste and identify areas of improvement.
  4. Make suggestions on category strategy based on data analysis and product knowledge.
  5. Collaborate with the merchandising team to create & update planograms.
  6. Collaborate across departments including Planogramming, Pricing, and Supply Chain to support seasonal forecasts, allocations, and vendor/product setup.
  7. Support the Category Manager in upholding ingredient and sourcing standards, including affidavits.
  8. Assist in the exiting of disco items, new item set up, service agreements and season items rollout.
  9. Exposure to managing vendor relationships with oversight; participate in broker, brand, and supplier meetings.
  10. Assist with supplier management on multiple facets including fill rate, service level, product quality, shelf life, in collaboration with Supply Chain.
  11. Perform regular competitor visits, and as needed - store visits and supplier site visits.
  12. Follow department SOPs, making suggestions on process improvement and using internal systems as intended.
  13. Guide and train Category Specialists as needed.
  14. Support new store responsibilities per Asana board; assist with SPINS analysis.
  15. Grow knowledge and skills by participating in tasks/projects/training and attending career-related MOM’s learning events.

What we look for:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years’ experience in retail, category support, merchandising or purchasing
  • Developing negotiation skills and exposure to supplier relationships
  • Knowledge of natural/organic food industry trends, products, and ingredient standards
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (including Pivot tables, V-Lookups, Index Matching), with experience working with large data sets, Google Suite and Asana (or other project management software)
  • Experience interpreting data and dashboards; ability to spot broader dataset issues
  • Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable juggling shifting priorities and deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Self-motivated learner with initiative and curiosity
  • Interest in natural/organic products and MOM’s values
The salary range for this position is $72,000-$83,000. We also offer a full range of benefits including:
  • Paid Time Off, plus holidays
  • Paid Pregnancy and Child Bonding Leave
  • 30% employee discount
  • exceptional medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k with company matching
  • and more!
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