Category Manager, National Merchandising

The Category Manager is responsible for developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans that maximize Ashley’s retail brand, sales, and profitability for assigned categories. This role identifies new product opportunities, optimizes existing assortments, and ensures category strategies are executed across all national merchandising channels. 

The Category Manager collaborates closely with product development, sourcing, planning, regional merchandising, pricing, marketing, and visual teams to deliver trend‑right, financially sound assortments. Curiosity and openness to emerging tools — including AI‑driven insights and automation — are essential to improving decision‑making and staying ahead in a fast‑paced retail environment.