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Director Category Management Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Dufry

Retail Portfolio Director

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127K - $159K/yr

The purpose of the Director, Retail Portfolio Development (Retail Portfolio Director) is to support ... Partners with Category Management (and CM-Revenue team) to negotiate new brand agreements and ...

Dufry

Retail Portfolio Director

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127K - $159K/yr

The purpose of the Director, Retail Portfolio Development (Retail Portfolio Director) is to support ... Partners with Category Management (and CM-Revenue team) to negotiate new brand agreements and ...

HMSHost

Retail Portfolio Director

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Purpose The purpose of the Director, Retail Portfolio Development (Retail Portfolio Director) is to ... Partners with Category Management (and CM-Revenue team) to negotiate new brand agreements and ...

HMSHost

Retail Portfolio Director

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$127K - $159K/yr

The purpose of the Director, Retail Portfolio Development (Retail Portfolio Director) is to support ... Partners with Category Management (and CM-Revenue team) to negotiate new brand agreements and ...

CGI Inc.

Technical Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

Technical Director Category: Leadership and Management Roles Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington Position ID:J0726-2357 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: We are seeking a ...

CGI Inc.

Internal Communications Director

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Internal Communications Director Category: Communications & Investor Relations Main location ... Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities. . Experience operating within structured ...

Ag

Category Buyer in General Procurement

Herndon, VA · On-site

$29.25 - $38.75/hr

The Category Buyer is also accountable for cross-functional project management including ... Ability to identify and solve complex problems and manage conflict Direct Reports: 0 Job Dimensions ...

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How much do director category management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director category management in Reston, VA is $118,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,600.00 and $131,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Category Management vs Category Manager?

AspectDirector Category ManagementCategory Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple categories, develops strategic plans, manages teams, and aligns category goals with company objectives.Manages specific product categories, executes category strategies, and analyzes market trends to optimize sales.
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often an MBA, with extensive experience in category management or related fields.Bachelor's degree, with relevant experience in category or product management.
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, cross-functional teams, strategic planning sessions.Office settings, collaboration with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.

The main difference is that a Director Category Management focuses on strategic oversight and leadership across multiple categories, while a Category Manager handles day-to-day management and execution within a specific category. Both roles require relevant experience and industry knowledge, but the director position involves higher-level planning and team management.

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Infographic showing various Director Category Management job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,978 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Associate Category Manager

MOM's Organic Market

Rockville, MD • On-site

$72K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

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

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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