About this role
As the Associate Category Lead , you’ll be responsible for driving the online performance and strategy for assigned 1P categories. You will partner closely with the category lead, and cross ‑ functional teams, to shape digital assortment, merchandising, promotions, and overall business results. Using customer, competitive, and performance insights, this position helps enhance the omnichannel experience while delivering growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. What you’ll do Define and execute digital category strategy informed by competitive and customer insights. Manage online assortment and merchandising, including core and SDF SKUs, in partnership with the category lead. Lead category promotional planning, ensuring effective content, placement, and messaging. Leverage digital analytics and financial metrics to drive performance across revenue, profit, inventory, and vendor results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support digital business growth. Mentor and guide analysts, supporting development in merchandising and inventory best practices. Basic qualifications 3 years of experience in merchandising, demand planning, e-commerce, marketing, operations, customer experience, vendor management, or supply chain Ability to influence without authority Preferred qualifications Expertise in multiple functional areas of merchandising, demand planning, or e-commerce 1 year of mentoring, cross-functional team management, or influencing without authority 1 year of experience in vendor partnership and negotiation Proficient written and verbal communication skills Exposure to financial planning What’s in it for you We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. Our benefits include: Competitive pay Generous employee discount Financial savings and retirement resources Support for your physical and mental well-being Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-scheduled leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service. Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary. For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide. About us As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes. Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™ Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.