Associate Category Manager

Associate Category Manager – Hybrid – New Kensington, PA

Polyconcept North America (PCNA) is the industry’s biggest and most diverse offering of promotional products and decoration services. Our employees are spread across six locations.

At PCNA, we don’t just create products — we inspire brand experiences. Join our team and be part of a company where you can make a mark, build something meaningful, and grow in your career while helping brands leave lasting impressions.

We are currently hiring an Associate Category Manager – Hybrid – New Kensington, PA.

This role is responsible for driving category-level strategy, product development, and profitability in alignment with company goals.

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develops category plans with the Category Director to meet financial targets and ensure products are ready for purchase.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversees SKU productivity, minimizes obsolete inventory, and manages product launches from design to delivery.
• Sales & Margin Growth: Drives category sales and margin performance through pricing strategies and sourcing optimization.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works closely with merchandising, compliance, engineering, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful product development and market launch.
• Market Analysis: Monitors sales trends and competitor activity to inform product strategies.
• Training & Communication: Creates sales tools and presents product strategies to internal teams and sales audiences.
• Compliance & Testing: Ensures all products meet compliance standards and testing requirements.
• Brand Management: Acts as brand manager for retail brand partners within assigned categories.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, merchandising, or related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in product development, category management, or a related field such as planning, merchandising, buying, or brand management.
• Experience in target customer and product trends.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong product positioning and trend research.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Must have strong analytical skill set and ability to effectively analyze sales data.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills.
• Exhibit high levels of flexibility and professionalism in an extremely fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to influence and work through cross‑functional teams without formal authority.

• Full healthcare and benefits! The health and wellness of our employees is important to us; we offer benefits including medical, vision, dental, short‑term disability, and more!
• 401(k) Matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• PCNA Cares Share Fund – donating to teammates in times of need.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Strategy/Planning and Management | Industries:
Manufacturing

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