<div><span>﻿</span><figure><div></div><figcaption></figcaption></figure><span>﻿</span>Hi there, we’re Article. 👋  Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy, it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in.</div><div><br /></div><div>As a <strong>Director, Merchandising</strong>, youll be responsible for both the business performance of assigned categories as well as the operational excellence of the Category Management function. Specifically, overseeing our Outdoor, Decor, and New Business categories. </div><div><br /></div><div><strong>*Notes:<br />1) Internally, your title will be Director, Category Management (CMT).<br />2) This is a hybrid role, meaning you will need to be in our Vancouver HQ 3 days per week and reside in the Lower Mainland, BC. </strong></div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Why We Need You:</strong></div><div><br />The Category Management team curates and manages Article’s product assortment, making it easier for customers to furnish their homes with confidence. Meaning, you will be at the forefront and fully own the sales and performance of your assigned categories. </div><div><br />As Director, you’ll lead the Outdoor, Decor, and New Business categories, owning their sales, margin, and growth performance. You’ll also guide the operational health of the Category Management (CMT) function, ensuring our team runs strategically and efficiently.</div><div><br />You won’t need prior furniture experience to succeed in this role. But, what you will need is the ability to:</div><ul><li>Drive results through strong cross-functional partnerships;  especially with Product Design, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, and Finance.</li><li>Build and evolve a resilient, empowered team that’s excited to solve meaningful problems.</li><li>Shape how Category Management shows up at Article — championing both customer impact and operational excellence.</li></ul><div><strong>Why Article?</strong></div><div><br /></div><div>As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry. </div><div><br /></div><div><strong>About the CMT team:</strong></div><div><br />We are a hybrid team; youll be in the office three days a week. Currently, split into 2 teams:</div><ol><li>Indoor Furniture includes Dining/Office, Bedroom/Entry, and Living Room. On this team, there are 9 Particles.</li><li><em>The team you would oversee</em> - Outdoor, Decor &amp; New Business. Currently, there are 4 other Particles on this team. </li></ol> <h2> What You’ll Do: </h2> <div><strong>Day to Day</strong></div><ul><li>You’ll be leading a team of 2 Category Managers, a Junior Category Manager, and a Category Specialist. </li><li>Create and manage category management best practices that enable the function to operate effectively and reliably.</li><li>Develop, in partnership with the VP, long-term growth strategies for product categories. </li><li>Lead and mentor Senior Category Managers,  Category Managers, and other team members to meet functional goals. </li><li>Co-lead strategic contract negotiations, feedback, and accountability with cross-functional partners to ensure the team is equipped with the critical inputs and infrastructure required to perform at a high level. </li><li>Ensure the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of strategies that can include identifying, documenting, and prioritizing investment proposals for business growth that will help grow your category’s share of the market.</li><li>Lead category management efforts across cross-functional workflows to ensure business success.</li><li>Act as a champion of the customer internally, negotiating performance commitments on behalf of our customer with function owners across the business. </li><li>Be accountable for the performance (revenue and profitability) of an assigned Article product categories.</li><li>Steer pricing and promotional pricing strategy for your scope of business, ensuring we meet revenue and margin targets. </li><li>Analyze business performance with the ability to dive deep into the details and present high-level insights that translate into actions. </li></ul><div><strong>Team Leadership</strong></div><ul><li>Empower direct reports with decision-making autonomy while maintaining accountability for results. </li><li>Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and coaching to drive individual and team development.</li><li>Foster collaboration and effective communication across cross-functional teams.</li><li>Develop succession planning by identifying and developing high-potential talent within the category management team.</li><li>Oversee the execution of product lifecycle management activities, ensuring teams deliver on time and meet strategic objectives.</li></ul> <h2> Perks &amp; Benefits </h2> <div><strong>Wealth: </strong></div><ul><li>The salary range is $200,000 to $240,000. The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity</li><li>4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple</li></ul><div><strong>Life:</strong></div><ul><li>20 days of vacation*</li><li>1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)</li><li>6 well-being (sick) days </li><li>Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office</li><li>Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks</li></ul><div><strong>Total Health:</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages</li><li>$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being</li><li>TELUS Health App<ul><li>Mental Health Assistance/Counseling </li><li>Virtual medical appointments</li></ul></li></ul><div><strong>Office Space:</strong></div><ul><li>The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)</li><li>Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room<ul><li>Standup desks can be requested too</li></ul></li><li>Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, &amp; all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing </li><li>On-site fitness equipment with showers and towel service</li><li>Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual</li><li>A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome</li></ul><div><strong>Getting here:</strong></div><ul><li>Free street parking (first-come, first-served; no reserved spots for senior leaders)</li><li>Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers</li><li>20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations </li></ul><div><strong>Extra:</strong></div><ul><li>45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family) </li></ul><div>*Prorated </div>