Category Operations Manager

Lead category operations at MEC through merchandising, inventory management, and people leadership while supporting outdoor-focused member experiences. Work hands-on across the sales floor and back-of-house.

As Department Manager, Category, you report to the General Manager and oversee assigned product categories. You guide assortment, inventory flow, merchandising, pricing, and visual standards. You also develop teams, partner with the Senior Staff Team, and use business insights to improve sales performance, inventory productivity, and execution.

• Lead assigned categories and deliver market-relevant assortments
• Execute floor plans, pricing, signage, and visual standards
• Drive replenishment and product availability across categories
• Coach teams through training, feedback, and regular check-ins
• Analyze performance metrics and support daily store operations

• One to three years’ retail or service leadership experience
• Accountability for category operations and people leadership
• Experience with inventory, merchandising, and retail systems
• Ability to interpret KPIs and translate insights into action
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, standing, walking, and lifting

Bring category leadership, operational acumen, and outdoor product passion to MEC’s member-focused store experience.