or apply directly on Thrive Market's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Thrive Market's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of Thrive Market's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Thrive Market
- high 8 stale, 0 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Thrive Market's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Thrive Market.
About this role
The Associate Category Manager (ACM) at Thrive Market supports the Category Management team by managing and growing product categories. This role involves executing merchandising strategies, analyzing product performance, and collaborating with various departments to enhance the member experience. The ACM will also engage in vendor communications and negotiations while maintaining data accuracy for assigned categories.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Thrive Market as an employer.
What you need
- 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, category management, buying, retail, eCommerce, or a related role
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with sales, pricing, and inventory data
- High attention to detail and ability to manage item-level accuracy across systems
- Negotiation experience and/or knowledge of vendor negotiation techniques
- Comfortable working in Excel or Google Sheets
What you get
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
- 401k plan
- 9 Observed Holidays
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 per year, which may vary based on qualifications and location.
- Position requires travel to the HQ office in Los Angeles, California, twice a year for all-company summits.
- Role involves a mix of execution and strategic responsibilities, which may appeal to those looking to grow in category management.
Summarised from Thrive Market's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Thrive Market on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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