Associate Category Manager, Bread

About Us

At FreshDirect , we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people's homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers' doors at peak freshness. It's grocery shopping reimagined — and we're just getting started.

If you are passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come help us build the future of food.

Position Summary

The Associate Category Manager, Bread supports category strategies by managing vendor relationships, analyzing data to drive profitable sales, monitoring pricing plans, and ensuring accurate promotional activities. This role is responsible for regular assortment reviews and leading product selection within the category to maximize sales and profitability.

Additional responsibilities include promotional planning, eCommerce merchandising, and vendor management for the assigned category. The ideal candidate has experience in merchandising, product sourcing and selection, eCommerce selling strategies, and the grocery supply chain — and is eager to join a team of passionate food experts at FreshDirect.

What You'll Do

• Support the creation and execution of a comprehensive category strategy that meets customer needs and aligns with business goals.
• Manage pricing and promotional plans for assigned categories.
• Partner with the Pricing and Site Merchandising teams to drive awareness, trial, and repeat purchases through effective promotional strategies.
• Conduct category and assortment reviews to identify gaps, assess performance, and ensure competitive advantage.
• Create deep-dive analyses to understand opportunity gaps, sales performance, and assortment trends.
• Evaluate potential sales impact of new item launches and discontinuations to inform category resets.
• Prepare pre- and post-category review reports to measure performance and recap key changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations to anticipate and address short- and long-term challenges.
• Ensure accuracy and validation of vendor-submitted deals .
• Assist with site merchandising, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product development initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in grocery retail, eCommerce, or a related category management/merchandising role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated attention to detail , organization, and follow-through.
• Some project management experience with the ability to manage mid-sized initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• High level of enthusiasm, initiative, and solution-oriented mindset .
• Nimble learner who adapts quickly and embraces continuous improvement.
• A true passion for food and FreshDirect's mission is to deliver the best to our customers.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and career growth .
• The opportunity to be part of a team that keeps FreshDirect's operations running efficiently every day.
• A collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact success.
• Exposure to leading technology and production systems in the food industry.
• A company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement .

Salary Range: $72,625-$85,441

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits — we take care of our people so they can do their best work.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance.
• Location: Our state-of-the-art Bronx campus features an on-site gym, cafeteria, and employee market. We offer free on-site parking and an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.
• People Investment: We provide job training and leadership development programs to support professional growth and partner with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.
• Perks: Enjoy a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Our on-site employee market offers substantial product markdowns, and we host regular vendor spotlights and engagement events so employees can experience our products firsthand.

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About Us

At FreshDirect , we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people's homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers' doors at peak freshness. It's grocery shopping reimagined — and we're just getting started.

If you are passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come help us build the future of food.

Position Summary

The Associate Category Manager, Bread supports category strategies by managing vendor relationships, analyzing data to drive profitable sales, monitoring pricing plans, and ensuring accurate promotional activities. This role is responsible for regular assortment reviews and leading product selection within the category to maximize sales and profitability.

Additional responsibilities include promotional planning, eCommerce merchandising, and vendor management for the assigned category. The ideal candidate has experience in merchandising, product sourcing and selection, eCommerce selling strategies, and the grocery supply chain — and is eager to join a team of passionate food experts at FreshDirect.

What You'll Do

• Support the creation and execution of a comprehensive category strategy that meets customer needs and aligns with business goals.
• Manage pricing and promotional plans for assigned categories.
• Partner with the Pricing and Site Merchandising teams to drive awareness, trial, and repeat purchases through effective promotional strategies.
• Conduct category and assortment reviews to identify gaps, assess performance, and ensure competitive advantage.
• Create deep-dive analyses to understand opportunity gaps, sales performance, and assortment trends.
• Evaluate potential sales impact of new item launches and discontinuations to inform category resets.
• Prepare pre- and post-category review reports to measure performance and recap key changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations to anticipate and address short- and long-term challenges.
• Ensure accuracy and validation of vendor-submitted deals .
• Assist with site merchandising, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product development initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in grocery retail, eCommerce, or a related category management/merchandising role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated attention to detail , organization, and follow-through.
• Some project management experience with the ability to manage mid-sized initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• High level of enthusiasm, initiative, and solution-oriented mindset .
• Nimble learner who adapts quickly and embraces continuous improvement.
• A true passion for food and FreshDirect's mission is to deliver the best to our customers.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and career growth .
• The opportunity to be part of a team that keeps FreshDirect's operations running efficiently every day.
• A collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact success.
• Exposure to leading technology and production systems in the food industry.
• A company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement .

Salary Range: $

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits — we take care of our people so they can do their best work.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance.
• Location: Our state-of-the-art Bronx campus features an on-site gym, cafeteria, and employee market. We offer free on-site parking and an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.
• People Investment: We provide job training and leadership development programs to support professional growth and partner with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.
• Perks: Enjoy a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Our on-site employee market offers substantial product markdowns, and we host regular vendor spotlights and engagement events so employees can experience our products firsthand.

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