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Extend

Category Manager

$125K - $140K/yr

Must-Haves: * 5+ years in retail category management, product strategy, or similar analytical, cross-functional roles in e-commerce or fast-paced tech environments * Demonstrated product or ...

Extend

Category Manager

$125K - $140K/yr

Must-Haves: * 5+ years in retail category management, product strategy, or similar analytical, cross-functional roles in e-commerce or fast-paced tech environments * Demonstrated product or ...

Riot Platforms

Category Manager

About the role The Category Manager - Data Center Cooling drives the global end-to-end category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier development for hyper-scale data center mechanical ...

McKesson

Associate Category Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

McKesson is seeking an Associate Category Manager to support the Laboratory Portfolio Strategy team. Reporting to the Director, Lab Portfolio Strategy, this high-visibility role combines category ...

McKesson

Associate Category Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

McKesson is seeking an Associate Category Manager to support the Laboratory Portfolio Strategy team. Reporting to the Director, Lab Portfolio Strategy, this high-visibility role combines category ...

Highmark Health

Category Manager

Create strategic business plans for various contract categories to assist in the management and strategy for overall category or function. Plans will include current and future market environment ...

CEI Services

Category Manager (Metals)

Fargo, ND · On-site +1

Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based ... category management processes * Supervise and mentor Buyers, as applicable, to ensure alignment ...

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How much do remote category manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote category manager in the United States is $93,410.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote category manager?

A Remote Category Manager is responsible for overseeing a specific product category within a company while working remotely. Their duties include analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, optimizing product assortment, and developing strategies to drive sales and profitability. They collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure category success. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and experience in category management or merchandising. Remote work adds flexibility but also requires strong communication and self-management skills.

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

To thrive as a Remote Category Manager, you need expertise in category management, data analysis, supply chain principles, and strategic sourcing, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement software, and analytical tools like Excel or Power BI is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as CPM or CPSM being advantageous. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and self-motivation are standout soft skills for this largely independent and collaborative role. These competencies are crucial for effectively optimizing product categories, building supplier relationships, and delivering results in a remote environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by a remote category manager and how can I overcome them?

As a Remote Category Manager, one of the main challenges is maintaining effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams and suppliers without in-person interactions. It’s important to leverage digital tools such as video conferencing, instant messaging, and shared project management platforms to stay connected and ensure alignment on goals. Additionally, managing multiple categories remotely requires strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze market trends independently. By proactively scheduling regular check-ins and fostering transparent communication, you can successfully navigate these challenges and excel in the role.

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Infographic showing various Remote Category Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,410 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Category Manager

Extend

Remote

$125K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

About the Role:

At Extend, your work will have a direct and visible impact. As a GTM Strategy & Program Manager you'll own the go-to-market strategy, influence the product roadmap, and be an expert for your assigned portfolio of verticals - spanning Extend's Product Protection & Shipping Protection products. You'll be part of a highly impactful, cross-functional team that contributes to innovative solutions and delivers exceptional protection products that set new industry standards.

What You'll Do:

Vertical Expertise & Pod Leadership

  • Lead Your Pod: Run Pod leadership for your verticals - synthesizing call learnings, merchant feedback, and market research into a continuously updated GTM Playbook for Extend's Revenue teams.
  • Demonstrate Mastery: Show deep command of Extend's product fit for your vertical across Product & Shipping Protection.

GTM Strategy & Category Growth

  • Own Your Portfolio: Drive top- and bottom-line growth for your verticals and define the product strategy for your verticals
  • Shape Strategy: Define, execute, and present GTM strategy for your portfolio, ensuring it aligns with merchant, consumer, and Extend needs while outperforming competitors.
  • Identify Expansion Opportunities: Surface category growth and expansion opportunities, including preparing strategic angles for new and adjacent verticals.
  • Advise on Key Accounts: Act as strategic advisor on key accounts, key deals, and merchant growth
  • Own Agentic Rule Creation: Execute strategic cost-saving decisions using Extend's new claim intake AI agent.

Product Development

  • Directly Influence the Warrantable Product Roadmap: Identify opportunities from competitive research, Pod learnings, and win/loss patterns, and turn them into product features.
  • Extend the Roadmap: Contribute to a multi-year warrantable product roadmap and fold new feature enablement into the GTM Playbook.
  • Ensure Competitiveness: Regularly review your portfolio to maintain best-in-class coverage and pricing through ongoing industry and category analysis.
  • Innovate: Design custom solutions for major retail partners like Peloton, Sonos, Oura Ring, Ashley Furniture, and more.

What We're Looking For:

Must-Haves:

  • 5+ years in retail category management, product strategy, or similar analytical, cross-functional roles in e-commerce or fast-paced tech environments
  • Demonstrated product or initiative ownership from idea through launch and enablement
  • A strong ability to research, synthesize information, and present actionable insights to leadership
  • Advanced proficiency in AI tools & Excel (data modeling, financial analysis, forecasting)
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and presenting findings to leadership teams
  • Comfort operating with day-to-day deal/pricing support and autonomy over strategy and roadmap decisions
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a knack for process improvement and innovation
  • Self-starter who thrives on high-stakes decision-making and taking initiative
  • Strong prioritization skills to handle multiple projects amid shifting priorities

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience using BI tools to inform strategy and optimization grounded in data
  • Familiarity with or strong interest in leveraging AI/agentic tools for workflow automation
  • Exposure to underwriting/actuarial concepts (frequency, severity, loss ratio), analyzing insurance risk, and retail pricing strategies

Expected Pay Range: $125,000 - $140,000 per year salaried*

*The target base salary range for this position is listed above. Individual salaries are determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Extend does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

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