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Q: How much does it cost to hire a Category Manager through Commerce Staffing?

Commerce Staffing works on a contingency basis, meaning there is no upfront cost. Our placement fee is 20% of the new hire's first-year annual salary, invoiced on the candidate's start date with 30-day payment terms. You only pay if we successfully place a candidate.

Q: What Category Management roles does Commerce Staffing recruit for?

Commerce Staffing recruits across the full Category Management career ladder, including VP of Category Management, Director of Category Management, Category Manager, Category Specialist, and Analyst, for Retail, Omnichannel, DTC, and eCommerce companies.

Q: How long does a Category Management search take?

Most Category Management searches produce a shortlist of qualified, interested candidates within 2 to 3 weeks, drawing on Commerce Staffing's proprietary candidate network built over 14+ years of specialized recruiting.

Q: Do you offer a guarantee on Category Management placements?

Yes. Commerce Staffing offers a 90-day replacement search guarantee if a placed Category Management hire does not work out for any reason other than a layoff.

Commerce Staffing places Category Management professionals — from Category Analyst to VP of Category Management — for Retail, Omnichannel, DTC, and eCommerce companies across the US, Canada, and UK. We work on a contingency basis: a 20% placement fee, and you only pay if we place your hire. Most searches produce a qualified shortlist within 2–3 weeks, backed by a 90-day replacement guarantee.

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Why Commerce Staffing

Built for Retail, Omnichannel & eCommerce Category Management Teams

Proprietary Network

14+ years of relationships with Category Management professionals across Grocery, Consumer Product Goods, and Food & Beverage brands.

Contingency Only

No retainer, no upfront cost. Our 20% fee is due only when your Category Management hire starts.

90-Day Guarantee

If the placement doesn't work out for any reason other than a layoff, we run the replacement search at no charge.

The Difference

Commerce Staffing vs. a Generalist Recruiter

	Commerce Staffing	Generalist Recruiter
Category Management specialization	Dedicated practice area	Rare, if any
Fee structure	20%, contingency only	Varies, often retained
Candidate network	Proprietary, 14+ years	Job boards & cold outreach
Replacement guarantee	90 days	Varies or none

Questions

Category Management Hiring FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a Category Manager through Commerce Staffing?

We work on a contingency basis, so there's no upfront cost. Our placement fee is 20% of the new hire's first-year annual salary, invoiced on the candidate's start date with 30-day payment terms. You only pay if we successfully place a candidate.

What Category Management roles does Commerce Staffing recruit for?

We recruit across the full Category Management career ladder, including VP of Category Management, Director of Category Management, Category Manager, Category Specialist, and Analyst, for Retail, Omnichannel, DTC, and eCommerce companies.

How long does a Category Management search take?

Most searches produce a shortlist of qualified, interested candidates within 2 to 3 weeks, drawing on our proprietary candidate network built over 14+ years of specialized recruiting.

Do you offer a guarantee on Category Management placements?

Yes. We offer a 90-day replacement search guarantee if a placed Category Management hire does not work out for any reason other than a layoff.

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Category Management Roles We Recruit