AM category

Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Marketplace Growth & Category Ownership

  : Take charge of

  driving marketplace growth for the Home category

  , with a sharp focus on consumer behavior and competitive landscape. Own the

  P&L for the category/brand

  across all marketplaces, ensuring the achievement of sales targets and gross margins in alignment with broader business goals. Manage

  topline and bottom-line performance, product returns, and inventory mix

  .

• Market Analysis & Optimization

  : Identify

  broader trends and proactively fill category gaps

  . This involves

  researching, analyzing data, and leveraging market insights

  to effectively double down on winning SKUs (Stock Keeping Units). Develop processes and undertake operational planning to support accurate forecasting and successful new product launches.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

  : Effectively and

  fruitfully coordinate with marketing, supply chain, finance/commercial

  , and other critical functions of the organization to ensure seamless operations and strategic alignment.

• Marketing & Promotion

  :

  Plan, drive, and execute various marketing activities

  specifically designed to boost category sales and improve overall efficiencies. Drive

  visibility plans and promotion plans

  , coordinating these efforts seamlessly between the marketing team and the category team.

• Merchandising & Operations Management

  : Possess prior experience or sufficient knowledge and confidence to manage

  merchandising operations, inbound planning, cataloging, and discount monitoring

  , ensuring products are presented optimally and pricing is competitive.

Skills

• Strong experience in

  driving marketplace growth

  for a product category.
• Proven ability to manage

  P&L for a category/brand

  , including topline, bottom-line, returns, and inventory mix.
• Adept at

  identifying broader trends

  and

  filling category gaps

  .
• Proficiency in

  researching, analyzing data, and utilizing market insights

  for category optimization.
• Experience in

  process development and operational planning

  for forecasting and new launches.
• Excellent

  coordination skills

  with cross-functional teams (marketing, supply chain, finance/commercial).
• Ability to

  plan, drive, and execute marketing activities

  for category sales.
• Prior experience or strong knowledge in

  merchandising operations, inbound planning, cataloging, and discount monitoring

  .
• Capability to drive

  visibility plans and promotion plans

  and coordinate with marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management, e-commerce, or a similar role, particularly within the Home goods sector.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving sales and margin targets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills