Category Manager - Apparel

Remote, USAfull timeRemote

senior

$120k–$130k

H1B: no

Stockx Category Manager - Apparel at StockX owning apparel category growth within a new commerce initiative. Responsible for defining growth strategy and acting as the internal and external expert on apparel culture and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

The internal authority on the first-hand and second-hand apparel ecosystem
The external face of StockX to apparel sellers, creators, designers, and community leaders
The architect of the apparel go-to-market playbook for this new initiative
This role blends deep cultural fluency, strategic ownership, and hands-on execution. Early on, you will own everything related to apparel within this initiative. As the category scales, you will grow into a leader overseeing a broader apparel portfolio and team.
Own the Apparel Category End-to-End
Define and execute the growth strategy for apparel within the platform
Own category-level performance across supply, engagement, and revenue
Establish quarterly goals, leading indicators, and operating rhythms
Be the Market Culture Expert
Maintain deep, current knowledge of apparel culture, including:
Key sellers, creators, designers, brands, and retailers
Sub-segments (streetwear, luxury, contemporary, vintage, performance, regional styles, etc.)

Qualification

Comfortable owning outcomesEntrepreneurialExisting network of apparel resellersWhy This Role MattersThe cultural bar for the platform

Required

Deeply embedded in second-hand fashion apparel culture — you know the people, platforms, trends, and economics, and you’re already plugged into the ecosystem
5+ years of experience in category management, partnerships, marketplace growth, brand, or operator roles in apparel, streetwear, fashion, or adjacent ecosystems
Comfortable owning outcomes, not just strategy — you execute, iterate, and adapt
Strong relationship builder with credibility among sellers, creators, designers, and community members
Data-literate and commercially minded — you understand pricing, margins, liquidity, and incentives
Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and energized by building something from the ground up

Preferred

Existing network of apparel resellers, brand operators, designers, boutiques, or creators
Experience buying and selling apparel or operating within resale or fashion marketplaces
Familiarity with content-driven commerce, creator platforms, or enthusiast communities
Experience working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams
Experience running your own business or startup
Why This Role Matters:
Apparel will define the early perception and success of this new commerce initiative at StockX. This role sets:
The cultural bar for the platform