Brand Manager

Role overview

Plush is hiring a Category/Brand Manager to take complete ownership of the business performance of assigned product categories. The position blends strategic planning, analytical judgment, and strong execution across assortment, pricing, inventory, and growth initiatives.

Category strategy and growth

• Take charge of category P&L and work toward stronger revenue, margin, and overall growth.
• Shape the category roadmap, product mix, and expansion plans.
• Spot emerging trends, assortment gaps, and opportunities for new products.

Product and merchandising

• Collaborate with product and design teams on launches and product enhancements.
• Handle product lifecycle decisions, along with pricing and positioning.
• Maintain effective listings and content quality across relevant platforms.

Demand planning and inventory

• Estimate demand and maintain healthy inventory coverage.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to reduce stockouts and avoid excess inventory.
• Review sell-through performance and act quickly when corrective steps are needed.

Performance and analytics

• Monitor important business metrics such as sales, conversion, average order value, and margins.
• Turn data into actionable insights and use them to improve category outcomes.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work with marketing on campaigns, launches, and promotional initiatives.
• Partner with operations, finance, and marketplace teams to ensure smooth execution.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or e-commerce.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Background in D2C, e-commerce, or consumer brands is preferred.
• Capability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and deliver on execution.
• Solid understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.

What we are looking for

• Strong ownership mindset and sense of accountability.
• Comfort with data-led decision-making and attention to detail.
• Good business judgment and commercial understanding.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-moving startup environment.

Why join Plush

• Opportunity to create and scale meaningful product categories.
• Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.
• A high-growth role with significant ownership.