Category Manager

QuinStreet

. Lead trade-level strategy across the marketplace, managing performance, processes, or both as organizational needs require .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemoteMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trade-level strategy, optimizing performance through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing supply and demand dynamics within an e-commerce environment, with a strong focus on KPIs and actionable recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trade-Level StrategyData AnalysisProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationSupply And Demand Dynamics

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisKPI MonitoringCategory ManagementVertical ManagementAccount Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAnalytical MindsetCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelTableauThoughtSpotSQL

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceMarketplaceTrade ManagementOperational Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead trade-level strategy across the marketplace, managing performance, processes, or both as organizational needs require
Analyze trade, source, pricing, and supply performance to identify volume, margin, and efficiency opportunities
Convert data and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for Operations leadership
Propose and drive optimization actions across bids, pricing, supply, and lead mix to improve marketplace outcomes
Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to find solutions balancing volume, margin, and lead quality
Follow up on implemented actions, tracking impact and iterating to sustain results
Define and monitor KPIs measuring trade health, throughput, and profitability
Build business cases supporting prioritization and investment decisions
Champion cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Pricing, and Data teams to execute initiatives
Surface operational risks early and recommend mitigations that protect marketplace performance
Foster scalable, repeatable processes that make trade management reliable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in supply and demand dynamics, category management, vertical management or account management in an e-commerce / marketplace environment
Experience in project management with a proven ability to bring disparate groups together to align on and execute shared goals
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across diverse teams
Solid technical foundations, allowing to successfully interpret and translate requests into actionable technical deliverables
Analytical mindset and hands-on experience with Excel and data visualization platforms (such as Tableau or ThoughtSpot), SQL preferred
Advanced level of English