Category Manager - Sneakers

The role

The Sneakers Category Manager will own sneaker category growth within a new commerce initiative. This person will define growth strategy, manage category performance, and act as an expert on sneaker culture and economics.

What you will do

• Define and execute the growth strategy for sneakers within the platform
• Own category-level performance across supply, engagement, and revenue
• Establish quarterly goals, leading indicators, and operating rhythms
• Maintain knowledge of sneaker culture, sellers, creators, and resale economics
• Serve as the internal voice of the sneaker community
• Build and own a pipeline of sneaker sellers, shops, influencers, and creators
• Recruit and onboard flagship sellers
• Identify and orchestrate sneaker-specific moments and campaigns
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape features and tools
• Document learnings, frameworks, and best practices

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in category management, partnerships, marketplace growth, brand, or operator roles in sneakers, streetwear, or adjacent ecosystems
• Deeply embedded in sneaker culture
• Comfortable owning outcomes
• Strong relationship builder
• Data-literate and commercially minded

Nice to have

• Existing network of sneaker resellers, store owners, creators, or influencers
• Experience buying and selling sneakers or operating within resale marketplaces
• Familiarity with content-driven commerce, creator platforms, or enthusiast communities
• Experience working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• equity
• discretionary bonuses

About the company

StockX is a Detroit-based technology leader focused on the online market for sneakers, apparel, accessories, electronics, collectibles, and trading cards. The platform connects buyers and sellers using dynamic pricing mechanics.