Job Description
Job Description
Are you the next Ubique Employee? Come be a part of our dynamic team!
Ubique Group is a digital forward, consumer-driven powerhouse featuring an expansive portfolio of furniture brands. With over 20 years of building multiple brands from inception to success, Ubique Group offers a wide assortment of furniture solutions and furnishings that represent a perfect balance of form, function and style. At Ubique Group our fingers aren't just on the pulse of the marketplace, we anticipate it, transforming the typical point-and-click shopping experience into an inspired, rewarding consumer journey.
Ubique Group is more than a company; we are a community of passionate, hard-working, and supportive people who believe in our business and each other. We champion the individual capabilities of our employees and the collective power of the team, and extend that commitment to our surrounding families and communities.
At Ubique Group, we design, manufacture, and distribute high-quality furniture through a diverse range of channels, including eCommerce platforms, B2B partnerships, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) models. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, stylish, and functional furniture that enhances everyday living. As we continue to expand our offerings and enter new markets, we are looking for a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative Category Manager to help shape the future of our product portfolio.
About the Role:
Reporting to the SVP Marketing and Growth, the Category Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our furniture assortment strategy. This individual will be responsible for leading category planning, supporting new product development and launches, and managing the overall performance of the program. The role requires strong analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of consumer and market trends in the furniture industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Assortment Strategy & Category Planning
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company goals and market dynamics.
- Analyze sales, margin, and performance data to inform assortment decisions and identify gaps and opportunities.
- Build business cases for product introductions, end-of-life decisions, and line expansions or contractions.
- Partner with internal teams on pricing, positioning, and lifecycle management.
New Product Development & Launches
- Provide category-level insights to inform product design briefs and development roadmaps.
- Work with marketing and eCommerce teams to ensure successful product launches and positioning across all sales channels.
Program Performance & Optimization
- Track and report on category KPIs including revenue, margin, inventory health, and product performance.
- Collaborate on promotional planning and seasonal merchandising efforts to maximize category performance.
- Recommend ongoing improvements based on performance analysis and customer feedback.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field; MBA is a plus.
- 4+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or product management—ideally in furniture or home goods.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in using data to drive decisions (Excel, Tableau, or similar tools).
- Deep understanding of eCommerce and multichannel retail environments.
- Exposure to new product development and launch processes.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
- Creative thinker with a passion for home furnishings and consumer trends.
Why Join Us
- Work with a passionate team shaping the future of furniture design and distribution.
- Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization with a strong mission.
- Access to flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.
Benefits:
- Position is fully remote
We offer a competitive benefit package that includes:
- Major medical, dental and vision coverage available with no waiting period
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with match
- Employee discount-Receive Ubique Group products at company cost
- On demand pay option available
Ubique offers 9 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year and up to 18 Accrued PTO days per year
D/V/F/M EOE