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As a Category Manager-I at Best Buy, you’ll shape the future of our marketplace by growing categories, partnering with sellers, and turning insights into results that move the business forward.
The successful candidate is needed to be located within the Lower Mainland, BC, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.
Join our collaborative team as a category manager with the marketplace team.
What you’ll do:
Own and manage the wearables, fitness, personal care electronics, and health technology portfolio, with end-to-end responsibility for category performance.
Drive P&L results through pricing, margin management, and commercial trade-offs to support sustainable category growth.
Set and execute category strategy, including assortment, planograms, and ongoing optimization based on performance data.
Manage and grow marketplace partner relationships, applying strong account management skills alongside category ownership.
Analyze market and industry trends (e.g., market share, competitive landscape, category performance) to inform data-driven decisions.
Partner cross-functionally and use data to win, optimizing assortment, pricing, and promotions.
What we’re looking for:
3+ years of category management experience in retail, e-commerce, or marketplace environments, with end-to-end ownership of a product category.
Strong commercial and P&L ownership, including experience with pricing, margin management, GMV, and profitability metrics; consumer electronics experience is a plus.
Ability to manage both category strategy and vendor/accounts, balancing category growth with relationship management.
Analytical and market-driven mindset, using industry trends and performance data to guide decisions.
Strong relationship-builder and communicator, with solid negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why you’ll love it here:
Remote-first work environment.
Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one.
Health benefits and wellness program.
Training programs to build new and transferable skills.
About Best Buy
As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements.
Join our amazing team!
We are looking for people just like you.
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Annualized Compensation Range
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above.
Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
This posting is for a vacancy.
Skills Required
- Located within the Lower Mainland, BC
- 4+ years of category management experience in retail, e-commerce, or marketplace environments with end-to-end category ownership
- Proven commercial and P&L ownership experience, including pricing, margin management, GMV, and profitability metrics
- Ability to set and execute category strategy including assortment and planogram optimization
- Experience managing and growing vendor/marketplace partner relationships and account management
- Analytical, market-driven mindset using industry trends and performance data to guide decisions
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Consumer electronics experience
Best Buy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Best Buy and has not been reviewed or approved by Best Buy.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, mental health resources, FSAs, and specialized programs like virtual physical therapy, second opinions, and an LGBTQIA+ health platform. Wellness initiatives and counseling access broaden the overall support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes holidays, floating holidays, bereavement, and paid volunteer time, with a Well-being Sabbatical offering extended time away. Parental leave and caregiver pay further extend time-off flexibility alongside adoption and childcare supports.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly performance bonuses and an annual recognition bonus provide additional earnings opportunities for eligible full-time employees and many part-timers working sufficient hours. A tiered pay structure links progression to role certification, location, and performance metrics.
Best Buy Insights
What We Do
At Best Buy, millions of customers rely on us to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, we contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and our fellow employees. We are a collaborative, agile team that empowers its people by encouraging diversity of thought and passion while providing strong leadership and mentorship. We enrich lives through technology by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and over 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.
Why Work With Us
Millions of customers rely on Best Buy to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, you will contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and your peers. Work with a collaborative team that empowers its people.
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