--- title: 'Category Manager - General Merchandise at Gopuff' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/category-manager-general-merchandise-gopuff-miami-c1pv0jzz7k7a' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Category Manager - General Merchandise at Gopuff - **Company:** Gopuff - **Location:** Miami, FL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gopuff/5a073415-cddf-4ede-b565-7d8c902107d6 ## Job description The Category Manager for Home Care, Health & Wellness, and Lifestyle will be responsible for managing the P&L, assortment, pricing, and marketing of these departments across Gopuff’s network. We are looking for a seasoned Merchant with a proven track record of owning a CPG category who is an opportunistic and product-focused Merchant capable of partnering with cross-functional partners (ie. Supply Chain, Distributors, Suppliers, legal, and Digital Merchandising) to be a part of bringing to life a compelling assortment for our customers. A strong analytical background is imperative to be able to analyze data and pricing to influence strategy. It will be imperative that this person demonstrate the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Gopuff takes pride in creative problem solving and in-person collaborating to make quick and informed decisions. ## What We Offer - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - HSA or FSA eligibility - Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fitness Reimbursement Program - 25% employee discount & FAM Membership - Flexible PTO - Group Life Insurance - EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge) Compensation: - Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role. - This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan. - Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 Responsibilities: - Establish a deep understanding of the Gopuff app and retail store businesses, internal processes, and overall control label assortment - Responsible for selecting, pricing, and positioning of products across a variety of Convenience or Grocery categories - Work with Category Managers in developing category plans and strategies to improve product sales - Work with Suppliers and Distributor partners to maintain adequate inventory levels on all items across the network - Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategies - Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales - Build and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trends - Conduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met - Stay updated on category trends and competitive market Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree required (Merchandising, Business, or Economics is a plus) - 5+ Years of experience in Merchandising - Must have a significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning and overall Supply Chain - Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business - Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency - Affinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer specific insights to inform creative and productive decision-making as it pertains to assortment and category management - Must possess a demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines specific to our customer - Must have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required - Must be extremely detail oriented and organized - Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal - Awareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunities At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes. And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world. Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue. ## #LI-GOPUFF Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. ## About Gopuff ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gopuff is an on-demand delivery service that delivers everyday essentials—including snacks, drinks, household items, OTC medications, and alcohol—from local micro-fulfillment centers in as fast as 15 minutes. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series H funded; total funding $3.7B) - **Headquarters**: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola (co-CEOs) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Instant commerce / on-demand delivery (Software Development & Logistics) - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers needing quick delivery of household essentials), also B2B via advertising platform (Gopuff Ads) - **Mission/purpose statement**: “Get it fast. Get it done. Get it right.” — offering a relevant and affordable assortment delivered in minutes. ## Products & Services - **Gopuff App**: Mobile ordering platform for 5,000+ products; delivery in ~15 minutes from local micro-fulfillment centers. (SaaS + logistics) - **Gopuff Ads**: Advertising platform for brands to reach customers within the app. (Ad tech) - **Retail Storefronts**: Physical retail locations (e.g., BevMo! and Liquor Barn) acquired and operated as part of the network. (Brick-and-mortar retail) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in search results; total funding $3.7B (latest round: $250M venture round in November 2025 led by Eldridge Industries and Valor Equity Partners). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$1B (from LinkedIn); Total Funding $3.7B. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SoftBank Vision Fund (led Series E $750M), Eldridge Industries, Valor Equity Partners; also backed by 7 investors in 2025 round. - **Growth Signals**: 1,315 employees (+4.6% YoY); operates 250+ facilities in 650+ U.S. cities; expanding in UK and other countries; active job postings trending +6.2% yearly. ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated model**: Owns inventory, micro-fulfillment centers, and delivery fleet, enabling faster and more reliable delivery than marketplace aggregators. - **Proprietary technology**: Optimized logistics and inventory management for 15-minute delivery windows. - **National infrastructure**: 250+ facilities across the U.S. and presence in the UK, giving scale advantages. ## Strategic Focus - Continued expansion of micro-fulfillment network and retail footprint (e.g., BevMo! integration). - Building out advertising revenue stream (Gopuff Ads). - International growth, particularly in the UK (General Manager for UK appointed). - Possibly improving operational efficiency and unit economics after rapid growth phase. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Mixed employee reviews — overall rating 2.7/5 on Glassdoor (30% would recommend). Positive mentions of flexible hours, good pay for drivers/operations, and supportive teams. Cons include poor management, lack of breaks, and frequent layoffs. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated; many roles are on-site (retail, warehouse, delivery) but some corporate roles (engineering, product) may be hybrid. Headquarters in Philadelphia. - **Notable perks**: Flexible scheduling for part-time roles; hourly wages for drivers around $20/hr; software engineer salaries reported at $122K–$172K. - **Engineering culture**: Technical team includes VP of Product and Engineering, Head of ML & AI (recent departure), and a distributed workforce across 24 countries. Technical roles account for ~2% of headcount. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/gopuff) 2. [Indeed Reviews](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Gopuff?campaignid=mobvjcmp&from=mobviewjob&fromjk=80f666803f1b8c33&tk=1jsktq4mmia5v800) 3. [Glassdoor Reviews](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Gopuff-Reviews-E926131.htm) 4. [Gopuff Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/gopuff) 5. 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