Category Director, Travel & Lifestyle/Everyday (Osprey)

Location: Cortez, Colorado, USA; hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday and remote work possible Monday and Friday

Salary: $140,000–$180,000 annually in Colorado, plus bonus

Company

hirify.global is a global consumer products company developing and managing brands including Osprey, OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, and Braun across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

What you will do

• Lead long-term product line planning and category expansion for travel, lifestyle, and everyday products.
• Conduct seasonal market research, competitive analysis, market-share reviews, and sales-trend analysis.
• Develop five-year strategic plans and annual category plans with market sizing, customer research, sales potential, and ROI analysis.
• Partner with Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Production, Finance, IT, and Legal on product development, commercialization, forecasting, costing, and IP review.
• Create go-to-market strategies, manage development calendars and RACI assignments, and coordinate critical product gates.
• Support product launches, field testing, warranty and repair assessments, sales presentations, retailer visits, trade shows, and PR activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, design, or a relevant field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience with outdoor packs, bags, and travel luggage.
• 10+ years of progressive staff-management experience.
• Proven experience developing innovative products.
• Authorized to work full time in the United States.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% and attend early or evening calls as required.

Nice to have

• MBA.
• Experience in sustainable design.
• International market experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation and exceptional consumer products.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid charitable leave.
• 401(k) with company match, basic life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Educational assistance.